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Clocks: various springs, escapements, and correction mechanisms. Coloured engraving by J. Pass, 1809.
Date: 20 November 1809Reference: 40889i- Pictures
Clocks: a device for balancing cogs. Engraving by Prevost after Bourgeois.
Bourgeois.Reference: 40869i- Pictures
Clocks: a device for balancing cogs. Engraving by Prevost after Bourgeois.
Bourgeois.Reference: 40871i- Pictures
Clocks: spring driven clock mechanism. Engraving by Prevost after G. d'Heuland.
Reference: 40730i- Pictures
Clocks: spring driven [?] repeater clock mechanism (below), details of gears (above). Engraving by Prevost after G. d'Heuland.
Reference: 40734i