Summary
Gravity mantel clock, England, circa 1925. Patent by Thomas Watson & Christopher Webb, England, 1920.
An elliptical cast iron weight is raised by a lever on left of the clock. The weight is attached to a curved rack gearing with pinion.
Physical Description
Circular metal case on wooden base. Pendulum of the foliot type suspended in front of black dial. Gravity power; foliot pendulum escapement.
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Acquisition Information
Loan & Subsequent Bequest from Mr John Askew, 01 Feb 1928
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Patentee
Mr Thomas Watson, London, Middlesex, England, Great Britain, 1920
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Patentee
Mr Christopher F. Webb, Leeton, Bedfordshire, England, Great Britain, 1920
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Place & Date Made
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Inscriptions
Plate on back is marked 'British Make' and lists patent numbers [including 140668].
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Overall Dimensions
26.5 cm (Length), 8 cm (Width), 26 cm (Height)
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