Clock

Clock

Any instrument other than a watch for measuring or indicating time, especially a mechanical or electronic device having a numbered dial and moving hands or a digital display.

Industry: Chronometry

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A pin-pallet lever variant which appeared in the 1960s, the floating balance was designed to reduce balance-pivot friction. This was achieved by supporting the weights of the balance assembly by a ...

flirt

Chronometry; Clock

A weighted or spring-loaded lever which is wound by the going train and released to let off strike work, etc. With a hammer-like blow.

finish

Chronometry; Clock

Process and materials used to create an attractive wood surface. Examples include deep cherry, medium oak, mahogany, antique walnut, etc.

finial

Chronometry; Clock

The spires, turnings, or decorative points on top of a clock case. May be wood or metal. Sometimes removable. Some are called "ball and spike", "urn", "acorn", etc.

file

Chronometry; Clock

A most important tool for clockmaking, having a serrated surface for removing metal by cutting and abrasion. Files are made in innumerable shapes and sizes and cuts, for many purposes. At one time ...

ferrule

Chronometry; Clock

A form of pulley attached to a tool or part to enable it to be rotated by the cord of a bow or wheel. Ferrules are produced in many forms and sizes, simple ones being small brass pulleys of different ...

false plate dial

Chronometry; Clock

Towards the end of the 18th century the majority of long case clock dials and movements were prefabricated in a number of regional centers, and painted iron dials became popular. The iron dial was ...