1700 This is one of the smallest and most complicated clocks ever made by the famous clockmaker Thomas Tompion. The inscriptions suggest that it was made for a French customer. Originally it had dual control -- regulated by a pendulum when stationary and a balance when being transported (now missing). Pulling a cord makes the clock strike the previous hour and quarter on a bell, when required. Thomas Tompion, London Spring-driven with fusees, verge escapement, grande-sonnerie striking, quarter repeat, alarm (P&E 1986,036.1)
aperture=f4.0 focal length: 60.0 mm exposure 1/200 sec ISO: 3200