Balance Wheel Pivot; watchmaker's Polisher

Name/Title

Balance Wheel Pivot; watchmaker's Polisher

Entry/Object ID

2009.016.013

Description

An accessory for a watchmaker's lathe [?]. Small, slightly convex disc of grey-black metal, set in a silver-coloured metal frame with hollow shaft, through which a spring-loaded brass rod with head is inserted. A small metal hook extends from one side of the lower part of the shaft.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Rust, Connie

Notes

Accession Date: 08-Jul-09 Mode of Acquisition: gift

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

polisher, balance wheel pivot; watchmaker's polisher

Class

Science & Technology, Tools & Equipment for - Timekeeping T&E - None Required

Created By

Jones, Isabel

Create Date

July 7, 2010

Update Date

October 18, 2023