Glossary entry (derived from question below)
German term or phrase:
8-Tage-Werk
English translation:
8-day clock or 8-day movement
Added to glossary by
Alison Schwitzgebel
Oct 10, 2006 22:13
17 yrs ago
German term
8-Tage-Werk
German to English
Tech/Engineering
Mechanics / Mech Engineering
type of clock
I am at a loss. Anyone familiar with this term, and whether there is an appropriate English translation for it?
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8-day clock or 8-day movement
I assume this relates to clock weights. You talk about 1-day clocks or 8-day clocks depending on how long they can go between being wound. This also affects the mechanism and size of the weights.
"Gilt Mortar clock
8 day clock in the shape of a Napoleanic wars mortar. c1870. On original alabster base."
"Wooden French Lyre clock
8 day movement striking at the hour and half on a bell, with pendulum high at the top of clock. Ebonised wooden case with ormolu adornments. c1870"
"Gilt Mortar clock
8 day clock in the shape of a Napoleanic wars mortar. c1870. On original alabster base."
"Wooden French Lyre clock
8 day movement striking at the hour and half on a bell, with pendulum high at the top of clock. Ebonised wooden case with ormolu adornments. c1870"
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