Inv. #: | e50 |
Maker: |
John Walker, London. |
Movement: |
The substantial two-week single fusee movement has thick plates, substantial turned pillars, winding arbors out the front and back and well-cut six-spoke wheelwork with substantial screwed collets. Finely threaded screwed adjustments adjust the tilt and pin release for the thirty second tray suspended by knife-edge below. |
Notes: |
Sir William Congreve (1772-1828) was a prolific inventor whose horological pieces are housed within the Royal collection. His patent for the rolling ball clock is dated 1808 |
Size: |
14in. (clock) 24in (case) |
Retail Price: | Sold |
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