Chronometer Escapement, Patent Model

Chronometer Escapement, Patent Model

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Object Name
patent model, escapement, chronometer
Other Terms
watch, part of; chronometer escapement; patent model, escapement, chronometer; Mechanical, Spring-Driven
date made
1865
patent date
1865-03-07
inventor
Fasoldt, Charles
associated place
United States: New York, Albany
Physical Description
metal, "brass" (watch movement material)
Measurements
overall: 1/2 in x 3 in; 1.27 cm x 7.62 cm
ID Number
ME.309055
catalog number
309055
license number
46.652
accession number
89797
patent number
46,652
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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