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Model: Arnfield Grandmother Clock

Modeller: Dr.John D.Stark, Nelson

Notes: The Arnfield timepiece, invented in 1987, is unique in that the pendulum, driven by a gravity arm, is not involved in unlocking the escapement. This results in very high-precision timekeeping. John's model is inspired by and based on a pioneer model designed and built by Dr. Michael Adler of Israel and published as a modelplan.  John has designed his own epicyclic winding drum for this model, described later.

The photographs have been taken with a digital camera.


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Clock face


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Clock frame and dial

General side view


To read John's description of the Epicyclic Winding Drum designed by him and view the diagram click here.

John is constructing another Arnfield Clock - call it Mk II. To view aspects of the model as built so far, click here.

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