'Tompion Medal'
- Made:
- 1996 in Birmingham and Borough of Birmingham
- maker:
- Firmin and Sons Limited
'Tompion Medal', presented in 1996 by the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers to Dr Bernard Guinot for his contributions to the implementation of Co-ordinated Universal Time
Details
- Category:
- Clockmakers
- Collection:
- The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
- Object Number:
- L2019-477
- Materials:
- gilt copper alloy and leather, wood, brass, fabric
- Measurements:
-
overall: 22 mm x 85 mm x 90 mm,
- type:
- medal
- credit:
- Lent by the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
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