Movement of turret clock

Made:
1795 in London
maker:
Thwaites and Reed Limited
and
Benjamin Vulliamy
Movement of turret clock, inscribed "Vulliamy, London, 1795"

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Movement of turret clock, inscribed "Vulliamy, London, 1795"
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Movement of turret clock, inscribed "Vulliamy, London, 1795", controlled by an anchor escapement with pendulum and one weight. Formerly of Great Scotland Yard, particularly the 'Clockhouse'. Also comes with two winding handles

Details

Category:
Time Measurement
Object Number:
1939-320
type:
weight-driven pendulum clock
credit:
Metropolitan Police

Parts

Small components from the Turret clock

Small components from the Turret clock

Three tiny (less than 3mm) pieces from clock in bag. Cylindrical or rod-shaped.

Measurements:
overall: 2 mm x 1 mm
Materials:
metal
Object Number:
1939-320 Pt3
type:
components
Pendulum for Turret Clock

Pendulum for Turret Clock

Pendulum for Turret Clock, 1795

Object Number:
1939-320 Pt4
type:
pendulum - timepiece