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patent model, watch escapement

Object Details

Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
inventor
Muma, Jacob
date made
1858
patent date
1858-07-13
Physical Description
wood (watch movement material)
Measurements
overall: 2 1/4 in x 7 1/8 in; 5.715 cm x 18.0975 cm
walnut model, from cat. card: 7 1/2 in; x 19.05 cm
Object Name
patent model, watch escapement
Other Terms
watch escapement; patent model, watch escapement; Mechanical, Spring-Driven; Pocket Watch
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