PENDULUM CLOCK, 8 Day
T1977.386
Belonged to grandfather. White face Roman numerals, painted. "ANSONIA CLOCK CO" "EIGHT DAY & THIRTY HOUR \ O.G. & O.D.G. WITH & WITHOUT ALARM..." on paper label inside case. Pat. 13 Jun 1882. Two turned finials, Gable shaped top. River side scene on front below glass. Chiming. This style known as "Sharp Gothic" (refers to style of case). See Illustrations: E.J. Tyler (1978) The Craft of the Watchmaker, p.83 & Kenneth F. Welch (1972) Time Measurement, Newton Abbot, p.103.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | T1977.386 |
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| Accession Date: | 17 Nov 1977 |
Measurement
| length | 185mm |
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| width | 125mm | base |
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| height | 500mm |
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