Clocks: composite pendulum, side and front view with details. Engraving by Mutlow.

Date:
8 November 1809
Reference:
45246i
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Description

This is a bi-metallic pendulum, constructed to resist changes in length, and therefore period, due to temperature variations

Publication/Creation

London : J. Wilkes, 8 November 1809.

Physical description

1 print : engraving ; image and border 17.1 x 10.4 cm

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Lettering

Tubular pendulum by Mr. Edward Troughton. ; Mutlow sc. Russell cot.

Creator/production credits

Engraved by Henry Mutlow at Russell Court, Covent Garden, London

Reference

Wellcome Collection 45246i

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