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Watch movement by John Arnold and Son, London, c.1787. Movement only, with no dial. Spring detent escapement with OZ balance. The original helical spring has been replaced by a flat steel spring with overcoil. Signed on backplate ‘John Arnold & Son London Inv. et Fecit 251/552’. Clockmakers' Museum No. 421
Details
- Category:
- Clockmakers
- Collection:
- The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
- Object Number:
- L2015-3334
- Materials:
- brass (copper, zinc alloy), steel (metal) and diamond
- Measurements:
-
overall: 42 mm x 42 mm x 20 mm,
- type:
- watch movement and detent
- credit:
- Lent by the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
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