Balance bridge

Temporary brass balance bridge for H4, with jewelled hole and endstone, made by the Chronometer Section at Herstmonceux for studying the action of the balance and escapement of H4 with a clear view, when running.

Object Details

ID: ZAA0878
Collection: Timekeeping
Type: Balance bridge
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Gould, Rupert Thomas
Date made: Unknown
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 77 x 9 x 6 mm
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