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Wheel Cutting Machine for Clock Making, by J. Hook, London

Inventory Number 50112


Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
Engraved "J. Hook London" on main wheel.
Physical material
Iron
Wood
Copper Alloy
Object type
Clock
Dimensions
Height: 310mm Width: 715mm Depth: 460mm Weight: 24.9kg
Inventory No
50112

Description

A heavy metal frame containing a large disc mounted horizontally. The disc has thousands of tiny holes and an arm mounted on the frame trails across the disc. The device is mounted on an accompanying wooden table.