Watchmaker's Movement Holder

Name/Title

Watchmaker's Movement Holder

Entry/Object ID

2009.016.008

Description

Said to be a watchmaker's movement holder. Two metal jaws, shaped like an approximate one-third of a circle, one stationary, the other moveable, each has an unique contoured depression and is set on a circular base. Moveable jaw is mounted on rod extending from stationary jaw and is adjusted by a central threaded screw with knurled brass knob.Stationary jaw marked "Swiss". Under side of base is stamped in one area "2991A1" and in another area is a triangular logo.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Rust, Connie

Notes

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

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

movement holder, watchmaker's movement holder

Class

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

Created By

Jones, Isabel

Create Date

September 15, 2010

Update Date

October 25, 2023