Castlemaine Tompion movement

Made:
circa 1680 in London
maker:
Thomas Tompion

Castlemaine Tompion movement. An important late 17th Century twin fusée grand sonnerie bracket clock movement by Thomas Tompion circa 1680 in later glazed case. 7 1/2 inch dial with quarter chimes.

Details

Category:
Temporary Exhibitions
Object Number:
L2015-4265
Materials:
glass, metal (unknown) and wood (unidentified)
Measurements:
overall: 350 mm x 300 mm x 240 mm,
glass case: 240 mm x 170 mm
type:
clock movement
credit:
Lent by the Institution of Civil Engineers