Longcase clock
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Longcase clock

Late 17th century onward

A longcase clock encloses a weight-driven movement and long pendulum in a tall cabinet. The case protects the mechanism and provides space for the weights to descend between windings.

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A longcase clock encloses a weight-driven movement and long pendulum in a tall cabinet. The case protects the mechanism and provides space for the weights to descend between windings.

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Historical photograph, illustration or documented physical example; the source caption identifies the depicted object.

Image: Anonymous Longcase clock 01.jpg
Creator: Anonymous (Royal Prussia and Podhorce)Unknown author
License: CC0

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