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Horological Enigmas of Antique Timepieces is a hard crossword puzzle with 15 clues covering . Play it online for free below, or create your own crossword with our free crossword maker.
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Horological Enigmas of Antique Timepieces
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- 1. French term referencing a portable antique timekeeper
- 2. Type of escapement resembling a grappling hook’s clasp
- 6. Tiny plate aiding in striking train engagement
- 7. Early oscillating staff in medieval clockworks
- 9. Component interacting with the escape wheel teeth
- 13. Decorative motif often embellishing clock dials or cases
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- 3. Central axis enabling wheel rotation under pressure
- 4. Melodic mechanism striking quarter-hour intervals
- 5. Support system for the pendulum’s delicate sway
- 8. Intricate release mechanism regulating gear revolution
- 10. Time-measuring vessel whose sands mark antique intervals
- 11. Conical pulley equalizing torque in a winding spring
- 12. Series of gears transmitting motive power forward
- 14. Oscillating organ compensating for timekeeper’s inaccuracies
- 15. French term for a leftward winding or winding key direction
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