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Weight-driven clocks

Scope note

Mechanical clocks run by a series of weights and wheels.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300041609

Broader Terms used

mechanical clocks

Term used for

clocks, weight-driven

Equivalent Terms used

weight-driven clock

Created

13yrs ago

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