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Actions	Details Remove from selection Add to selection Image(s) TitleConstant Force Escapement Creator Ludovico Gavioli PlaceModena (Italië) Year ca. 1860 Object number0148 Object categoryparaphernalia Object nameechappement, onderdeel DescriptionAn escapement is an example of a combination of systems designed to control force and motion. The function of an escapement mechanism in a clock is to manage and maintain the regular motion of the movement and hands of the clock. The amount by which the parts of the mechanism can move is set in fixed, equal increments. This object is only an example of an escapement and is not a mechanical musical instrument. Accompanying textsLudovico Gavioli was the son of Giacomo Gavioli, who founded the firm in Italy in 1806. The firm is very well known for its fairground organs, but also made organ clocks. Dimensions geheel height: 23 cm geheel width: 15 cm geheel depth: 15 cm Keywordsaandrijving: spring

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TitleConstant Force Escapement

Creator Ludovico Gavioli

PlaceModena (Italië)

Year ca. 1860

Object number0148

Object categoryparaphernalia

Object nameechappement, onderdeel

DescriptionAn escapement is an example of a combination of systems designed to control force and motion. The function of an escapement mechanism in a clock is to manage and maintain the regular motion of the movement and hands of the clock. The amount by which the parts of the mechanism can move is set in fixed, equal increments. This object is only an example of an escapement and is not a mechanical musical instrument.

Accompanying textsLudovico Gavioli was the son of Giacomo Gavioli, who founded the firm in Italy in 1806. The firm is very well known for its fairground organs, but also made organ clocks.

Dimensions

geheel height: 23 cm
geheel width: 15 cm
geheel depth: 15 cm

Keywordsaandrijving: spring

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