- Subject
- Clocks & timepieces
- Item type
- Object
- Provenance
- Presented by G.J.S. Mouncy Atkinson
- Primary inscriptions
- None.
- Other inscriptions
- Paper label in drawer: Japanese script Paper label on side of case, lower right "hash 9047 pc/-"
- Object type
- Clock
- Dimensions
- Height: 385mm Width: 55mm Depth: 60mm
- Inventory No
- 46638
Description
Illustrates one of the last stages in the development of the pillar clock. The falling weight, inside the case, has attached a horizontal copper alloy bar along which slides a pointer which is set to the month. Circular balance wheel adjustable by sliding weights on a diametrical bar (on the Foliot principle). Wooden case the hood is removable. Key in drawer at the base of the case.
