Working model of marine chronometer escapement with driving weight

Working model of marine chronometer escapement with driving weight, parts of weight drive and parts of driving mechanism

Details

Category:
Time Measurement
Object Number:
1926-165
type:
chronometer, detent escapement and model
credit:
Mr. A. W. Curzon

Parts

Steel plate from working model of marine chronometer escapement

Steel plate from working model of marine chronometer escapement

Steel plate, with steel spigot screwed in at one end, brass nut fixed to other end, and two threaded holes in (approx) centre, unsigned, Europe, 1920-1926. From driving mechanism for working model of marine chronometer escapement.

Measurements:
overall: 56 mm x 187 mm x 49 mm, 0.307kg
Materials:
steel (metal) and brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Object Number:
1926-165 Pt4
type:
model - representation , instrument component and chronometer