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The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers/Clarissa Bruce
© The Clockmakers’ Charity
The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers/Clarissa Bruce
© The Clockmakers’ Charity
A gold verge escapement watch with a black and white enamel case by Goullons, Paris c.1650. The white dial is similarly decorated with enamel in its centre. The movement has a three wheel train, a worm-and-wheel set-up and a balance cock nearly covering the entire balance.
Clockmakers' Museum No. 32
Details
- Category:
- Clockmakers
- Collection:
- The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
- Object Number:
- L2015-3108
- Materials:
- gold (metal), brass (copper, zinc alloy), steel (metal), enamel and gut
- Measurements:
-
overall: 38 mm x 31 mm x 16 mm,
- type:
- watch and verge movement
- credit:
- Lent by the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
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