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An analysis of the lever escapement

Playtner, H. R. [from old catalog] · 1910 · Chicago, Hazlitt & Walker · 29 pictures

A technical manual on watchmaking by H. R. Playtner, published in Chicago by Hazlitt & Walker in 1910 for horologists and repairers studying the lever escapement. The plates are hand-drawn line diagrams of escape wheels, pallets, forks and roller jewels, with dotted construction arcs, radiating angle lines and italic letter labels printed on tan stock.

Clocks and watches

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