Incomplete marine timekeeper by Alexander Cumming
- maker:
- Alexander Cumming
Incomplete movement, dial and brass inner case from a marine timekeeper by Alexander Cumming. London c. 1770. Movement with large pierced and engraved balance bridge with diamond endstone. Balance missing. Backplate signed 'Grant, Fleet Street, London, 2639'. Dial originally marked with Cumming's name, and subsequently removed. Clockmakers' Museum No. 1284
Details
- Category:
- Clockmakers
- Collection:
- The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
- Object Number:
- L2015-4195
- Materials:
- brass (copper, zinc alloy), steel (metal) and diamond
- Measurements:
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overall: 37 mm x 115.5 mm x 115.5 mm,
- credit:
- Lent by the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
