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Clock, London & Birmingham Railway Regulator, by Thwaites and Reed, London, 1837. Dial shape is circular, dial material is brass silvered with wax filled engraving the hands are blue steel and movment is 8 days. Escapement is deadbeat jewelled has harrisons maintaining power
London & Birmingham Railway Regulator Clock. This L&BR master regulator clock from 1837 was used to standardise timekeeping and set watches and clocks along the line.
Details
- Category:
- Railway Timepieces
- Object Number:
- 1999-7217
- Materials:
- mahogany (wood), glass, brass (copper, zinc alloy), metal (unknown) and mercury
- Measurements:
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overall: 1945 mm x 466 mm x 275 mm,
- type:
- clock
- credit:
- Railway Heritage Committee
