Uncut Invar balance with bi-metallic affixes

maker:
Thomas Mercer
Uncut Invar balance with bi-metallic affixes

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Uncut Invar balance with bi-metallic affixes

Details

Category:
Time Measurement
Object Number:
1929-74
Materials:
balance: 'invar' (iron, nickel and carbon), balance-spring (for use with): 'elinvar' (alloy including nickel, steel and chromium) and affixes and blades: bi-metallic
Measurements:
overall (laid flat): 7 mm x 41 mm x 37 mm, 0.0117 kg
type:
compensation balance for chronometer
credit:
Thomas Mercer Ltd.