Internet Horology Club 185
What Is It?

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May 16, 2004, 09:37
Brian C.
What Is It?
I came by this piece and have no idea what it is for, any ideas?
Brian C.

Picture 1

May 16, 2004, 09:38
Brian C.
Here is another view.
May 16, 2004, 09:40
Brian C.
#2

Picture 2

May 16, 2004, 09:42
Brian C.
NOTE THE HAIRSPRING ON THE GEAR.

Picture 3

May 16, 2004, 09:45
Brian C.
OK NOW, WHAT IS IT?
Thanks,
Brian C.

Picture 4

May 16, 2004, 10:06
Phil Dellinger
Is it part of the mechanism for a bank vault time lock! Confused
May 16, 2004, 10:45
Tom Seymour
I am really puzzled. Could the hairspring have to do with temp. as in a thermostat?


Tom
May 16, 2004, 20:01
Stephen L. Russell
Well it is partially blocked but as near as I can tell ....it is a tootsie roll.if you move that metal out of the way I should be able to confirm that Wink
May 16, 2004, 20:32
Tom Seymour
Big Grin Big Grin Big Grin


Tom
May 16, 2004, 20:39
Phil Dellinger
Stephen,

I think you have come the closest to the identification of this item! Razz
May 17, 2004, 12:26
Andy Krietzer
Is it part of an Atmos?

Andy Confused