Model: X07 Anchor Deadbeat Escapement
This model is missing from the Cornell Collection.
This escapement is a variation of the anchor deadbeat escapement of George Graham, who was a partner of the famous English clockmaker, Thomas Tompion (See discussion for X2). The anchor escapement of Robert Hooke and William Clement (c.1675) had a recoil due to the impact of the anchor pallets with the teeth in the escape wheel. Graham designed the teeth and pallets to eliminate the recoil vibrations.
This escapement is a variation of the anchor deadbeat escapement of George Graham, who was a partner of the famous English clockmaker, Thomas Tompion (See discussion for X2). The anchor escapement of Robert Hooke and William Clement (c.1675) had a recoil due to the impact of the anchor pallets with the teeth in the escape wheel. Graham designed the teeth and pallets to eliminate the recoil vibrations.
Francis Moon 2001-00-00
Reference :
- Gazeley : Clock and Watch Escapements (Chapter 3, p.45., 1956)
Resources :
- Biography : Graham, George
