Clock, weight-driven

Description

Weight-driven clock with verge escapement, balance wheel and hairspring, hour signs engraved on moveable metal slides, in wooden case enclosed within four open columns of dark wood: Japan, 19th century

Museum reference

T.1954.32

Collection

History of Science

Object name

Clock, weight-driven

Production information

Japan, East Asia

Date

19th century

Materials

Metal, Wood

Physical description

Metal pieces, brass plate, dark wood columns, brass and steel works