HOROLOGY- The Index

Horology is the Science of Time, Timekeepers ( Clocks, Watches ) and Timekeeping

Peto Chronometer Escapement Clock

by Sinclair Harding, Cheltenham (UK)

This is part of a series of clocks with overly large Chronometer (Detent) Escapements, designed to show off the escapement action. The Peto Escapement is particularly rare in this series. Running time 8 days, Fusee

Overall view

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Movement with Fusee, from the left ------------------ Overall view of Escapement

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Escape Wheel .............................................................................Detent detail
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