Drum clock, with detachable alarm, about 1600

Made:
circa 1600
Drum clock, with detachable alarm, about 1600

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Drum clock, with detachable alarm, about 1600
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Drum clock, with detachable alarm, about 1600

Details

Category:
Time Measurement
Object Number:
1953-379
Materials:
chronological, springs (elastic objects), timer, regulating, vertical and separating
Measurements:
overall (alarm): 150 mm x 89 mm x 80 mm, .43 kg
overall (drum clock): 90 mm 95 mm, .96 kg
type:
spring-driven balance wheel clock, drum calender clock and detachable alarm
credit:
Mr. H. E. Backer