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Timepiece with Foliot Escapement, 1980
Robert M. Oakley
Memphis, Tennessee

This reproduction of a 16th timepiece illustrates the earliest escapement used in mechanical clockworks. The clock requires daily windings.

Donated by Robert M. Oakley, NAWCC #44724
81.41.1

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