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Clock, signed Thomas Tompion, London, c. 1680.

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Spindle mills of gilded brass with partially blunted steel parts. Been apprehensive, spiral spring and percussion, self-stroke, shells are missing. Dial of gold, graduated I-XIII, enamelled figures, grade for half hour and quarter. Timekeeper of blue-steel. Two Mission Axes. In the middle engraved Flowers, possibly executed by the engraver Abraham Martin, London. On the back four small steel boards, graduated 1-30, 1-20, 1-12, and 12.
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Title: Clock, signed Thomas Tompion, London, c. 1680.
Description:
Spindle mills of gilded brass with partially blunted steel parts.
Been apprehensive, spiral spring and percussion, self-stroke, shells are missing.
Dial of gold, graduated I-XIII, enamelled figures, grade for half hour and quarter.
Timekeeper of blue-steel.
Two Mission Axes.
In the middle engraved Flowers, possibly executed by the engraver Abraham Martin, London.
On the back four small steel boards, graduated 1-30, 1-20, 1-12, and 12.

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