Striking and repeating watch movement by Thomas Tompion and Edward Bangor.

Striking and repeating watch movement by Thomas Tompion and Edward Bangor. Striking and repeating watch movement by Thomas Tompion and Edward Bangor.

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Watch movement with striking and repeating work, but no dial, by Thomas Tompion and Edward Bangor. Verge Escapement. Signed ‘T. Tompion, E. Banger, London 191’ on backplate.

Edward Banger was apprenticed to Tompion in 1687 and freed in 1695. He married Tompion's niece in 1694. He went into partnership with Tompion in around 1701, although this only lasted until around 1708.

Clockmakers' Museum No. 84

Details

Category:
Clockmakers
Collection:
The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
Object Number:
L2015-3149
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy), steel (metal) and silver
Measurements:
overall: 40 mm x 45 mm x 23 mm,
type:
verge watch movement
credit:
Lent by the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers