Clockmaker's mandrel

Brass and steel clockmaker's mandrel. Compound slide rest with cranked handles. Pierced face plate with 3 steel dogs. Spring loaded pump centre. Spoked hand-wheel driving two alternative pulleys (line missing). Adjustable conical point for taking up wear.

Object Details

ID: ZAA0614
Collection: Timekeeping
Type: Clockmaker's mandrel
Display location: Not on display
Creator: W & F Grimshaw
Date made: ca.1860
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 245 x 390 x 320 cm