Chronometer No. 82 von Louis Berthoud, Paris

Artists/Producer

Name	Role
BEV (Bundesamt für Eich- und Vermessungswesen)	formerly owned by
Pierre Louis Berthoud (1754—1813)	watchmaker

Inventory number

U 3198

Classification

1. clock and watch collection
2. mechanical timekeepers
3. watches

Date

• around 1805

Material

• glass
• enamel
• metal

Technique

• bimetallic temperature-compensated balance wheel
• subsidiary seconds
• helical spring
• detent escapement

Dimensions

• Objektmaß 3,5×7,4×7,4 cm

Power source

mainspring

Inscription

• Ls. Berthoud No 82
• No 82. Construite par Louis Berthoud

Themes

• Science and Technology
• Handcrafts and Design

Subjects

• clock
• measuring-instruments

Iconclass Codes

• 23U24
• 49D521

External Links

• GND: BEV (Bundesamt für Eich- und Vermessungswesen)
• GND: Pierre Louis Berthoud

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