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The popularity of horological tattoos
This post was written by Society member Anna-Rose Kirk Clocks and watches are the most tattooed image at the moment according to Vice magazine and tattoo artists are sick of … Continue reading
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The compound pendulum in a precision timekeeper?!
This post was written by Tabea Rude, Member of the AHS Popular and well known examples of compound pendulums in horology are found in French novelty clocks. They can be camouflaged as an innocent sailor, as in the mantel … Continue reading
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AHS Wristwatch Group
This post was written by Laura Turner and Rebecca Struthers of the Wristwatch Group. The Antiquarian Horological Society is pleased to announce the formation of a new specialist group focusing on the emergence and development of the wristwatch. … Continue reading
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Fine timing
This post was written by Paul Buck, Curator of Horology at the British Museum A new exhibition has opened in Room 3 at the British Museum displaying the year going table clock by Thomas Tompion. This magnificent clock celebrates … Continue reading
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