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London-British Museum-Castellated Iron Clock Movement24

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1755 Thomas Mudge made some of the most intricate watches of his time. His patrons included King Ferdinand VI of Spain. This watch is minute-repeating: when the pendant is pushed in, it strikes the current hour and quarter, then the number of minutes past the last quarter. Thomas Mudge, London Fusee, duplex escapement (originally cylinder), balance with spring (P&E 1984.0301.1)
aperture=f4.0 focal length: 60.0 mm exposure 1/160 sec ISO: 3200

London-British Museum-Castellated Iron Clock Movement24

London-British Museum-Clockwatch Movement46
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