Parts from a constant-force escapement by Thomas Mudge
- maker:
- Thomas Mudge
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Three parts from a constant-force escapement taken from one of Thomas Mudge’s early marine chronometers, or possibly a clock, England, c.1785. The balance is very large and is complete with its cranked balance staff and a gold helical balance-spring. Also a constant-force escape-wheel with double spiral springs and cocks. Clockmakers' Museum No. 630
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- Category:
- Clockmakers
- Collection:
- The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
- Object Number:
- L2015-3504
- Measurements:
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balance staff: 57 mm x 57 mm x 36 mm,
bridge: 98 mm x 61 mm x 17 mm,
escapement: 39 mm x 27 mm x 20 mm,
- credit:
- Lent by the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
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