Weight driven clockwork Cooke governor

Made:
1868-1880 in York
maker:
T. Cooke & Sons
Weight driven clockwork Cooke governor for telescope.

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Weight driven clockwork Cooke governor for telescope.
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Weight driven clockwork Cooke governor for telescope.

Details

Category:
Astronomy
Object Number:
1993-1
Materials:
brass and steel
Measurements:
overall: 360 x 230 mm
type:
components and telescope drives (mechanical)
credit:
Science Museum (Great Britain)