Collection

Model of Duplex escapement, with mahogany base and glass dome

Model of Duplex escapement as employed in the early Waterbury watches, mounted in mahogany base with glass dome

Details

Category:
Time Measurement
Object Number:
1938-554
Materials:
base mount: mahogany and dome mount: glass
type:
spring-driven watch mechanism, duplex escapement and model
credit:
Mr. Malcolm Gardner

Parts

Model of Duplex Escapement used in Waterbury Watches, 1880-1935

Model of Duplex Escapement used in Waterbury Watches, 1880-1935

Model of Duplex escapement as employed in the early Waterbury watches, 1880-1935

Measurements:
overall: 80 mm 133 mm, 1.325kg
Materials:
steel (metal) and brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Object Number:
1938-554 Pt1
type:
mock-up and escapement
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Base and glass dome for model of Duplex escapement

Base and glass dome for model of Duplex escapement

Mahogany base and glass dome for model of Duplex escapement as employed in the early Waterbury watches

Measurements:
overall: 175 mm x 230 mm
Materials:
mahogany (wood) and glass
Object Number:
1938-554 Pt2
type:
base and dome
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Spring, used in early Waterbury watches

Spring, used in early Waterbury watches

Spring only, as employed in the early Waterbury watches, 1880-1935

Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
1938-554 Pt3
type:
spring
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

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