Clock weight
Category
Horology
Date
1795
Materials
Cast iron.
Measurements
1280 mm (Height); 170 mm (Diameter)
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Penrhyn Castle, Gwynedd
NT 1701031.6
Summary
Clock weight. A cast-iron weight in cylindrical form, for the mechanical clock in the tower of the stable block of Penrhyn Castle, consisting of four similar pieces on a central steel shaft. The shaft is connected by a hook to a pulley above, around which the tensioning cable passes. The weight is for activating the strike mechanism.