Clockwork mechanism ex Kew Observatory

Clockwork mechanism ex Kew Observatory
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Category:: Meteorology

Object Number:: 1995-1830

Materials:: brass (copper, zinc alloy), enamel, steel (metal) and mahogany (wood)

Measurements:: overall: 15.5 x 28 x 24 cm

type:: clockwork mechanism and component - object

credit:: Meteorological Office

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Clockwork mechanism ex Kew Observatory

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