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.

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straight sided

Chronometry; Clock

A style of clock cabinet in the same width from crown to base.

A mechanism used to prevent the line or chain being torn from the mainspring barrel in fusee clocks. The stopwork acts when a hinged arm is moved by the line or chain into the path of the hook formed ...

stopwork

Chronometry; Clock

The mechanism used to limit the number of turns, up or down, of a mainspring. The usual fusee stopwork consists of an arm pivoted to a stud fixed to the clock plate. The arm is moved from the path of ...

stoelklok

Chronometry; Clock

A type of Dutch clock deriving its name from the suspended, chair-shaped bracket or seat (stoel) on which the clock is supported.

stockuhr

Chronometry; Clock

The German name for what is usually known in English as a bracket clock.

step chuck

Chronometry; Clock

The step chuck is similar in operation to the split chuck or collet chuck except that it has a stepped face, with concentric steps or rings which are suitable for holding small clock wheels or ...