Depth Tool - Unknown Make, Chaux-d-Fonds, Switzerland, circa 1850s-1890s

Depth tool used to mesh clock wheels.

Used at Melbourne Observatory workshop.

More Information

Collection Names

Melbourne Observatory Collection
Collecting Areas

Science & Measurement
Acquisition Information

Transfer from Melbourne Observatory, 31 Jul 1946
User

Melbourne Observatory, South Yarra, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Inscriptions

Inscribed 'Chaux-d-Fonds' [Swiss watchmaking town].
Classification

Horology, Clock & watch making, Tools & equipment
Category

History & Technology
Discipline

Technology
Type of item

Object
Overall Dimensions

40 cm (Length), 10 cm (Width), 17 cm (Height)
Keywords

Clock & Watchmaking, Observatories, Horology