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Drum shaped clock in a gilt-metal case, signed R.S. c.1600
The Clockmakers' Museum/Clarissa Bruce
© The Clockmakers’ Charity
Drum clock in a gilt-metal case, signed R. S. The striking movement is much altered. The foliot escapement and stackfreed are both replaced. Minute markings suggest that the clock was once equipped with a minute hand. The central dial sets the alarm.
Clockmakers' Museum No. 688
Details
- Category:
- Clockmakers
- Collection:
- The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
- Object Number:
- L2015-3561
- Materials:
- gilt brass, brass (copper, zinc alloy) and iron
- Measurements:
-
overall: 75 mm x 135 mm x 135 mm,
- type:
- spring clock, foliot and drum
- credit:
- Lent by the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
