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Lever escapements

Scope note

Use for clock or watch movements in which the balance wheel is connected to the escapement by a lever attached to a roller. MHDST2

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000197848

Broader Terms used

escapements

Term used for

escapements, lever

Equivalent Terms used

lever escapement

Created

12yrs ago

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