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Horological Elegance: Obscure Antique Clock Terminology
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- 1. Notched edge resembling battlements, found in gear wheels
- 2. Small gear transmitting motion in intricate clockworks
- 3. Early escapement teetering between precision and medieval charm
- 4. Oscillating regulator governing delicate timekeeping cadence
- 6. Horological feature adding mechanical complexity beyond hours
- 10. Resonant metal bar sounded to mark passing hours
- 12. Set of tuned rods producing melodious hourly notes
- 14. Sinuous winding form used in ornamental clock hands
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- 5. Direction opposite to the conventional hour-hand spin
- 7. Escape wheel motion going slightly backward before advancing
- 8. Conical pulley equalizing spring tension in antique timepieces
- 9. Swinging regulator transforming gravity into measured beats
- 11. Dial showing lunar cycle's subtle celestial progression
- 13. Fixed band securing arbors and shafts precisely in place
- 15. Decorative clock face patterned like radial floral motif
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