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Chronometer movement by John Arnold and Son, London, c.1795. White enamel dial with subsidiary seconds, signed ‘John Arnold & Son London No. 101’. Fusee movement of two day duration with spring detent escapement, Z-balance and gold balance spring. Movement numbered 101/191. Presented in 1875 to the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers by Charles Frodsham & Co., Clockmakers' Museum No. 605.
Details
- Category:
- Clockmakers
- Collection:
- The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
- Object Number:
- L2015-3487
- Materials:
- brass (copper, zinc alloy), steel (metal), gold (metal), enamel and diamond
- Measurements:
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overall: 80 mm x 117 mm x 117 mm,
- type:
- marine chronometer movement and detent
- credit:
- Lent by the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
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