The MOD's horological collection is extremely important. It falls into two main parts:the maritime clocks and chronometers-many having specialised functions - and the longcase and bracket clocks in many offices, residencies and meeting rooms, several of which have been in roughly the same place for a nearly a hundred years and some for much longer. - Most of the specialisedmarine regulators, chronometers and clocks are on long term loan to the Royal Observartory at Greenwich and to various other public collections, where access to the general public and to the specialised researcher is easily achieved.
- Longcase Clock
- Thomas Tompion
The non-maritime horological includes many masterpieces, including this Tompion regulator presented to Queen Anne during her appointment as Lord High Admiral in 1708. Tompion's achievements include making the first clocks for the Greenwich Observatory in 1676
- French Boulle bracket clock
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This ornate clock was made in France in the later 19th century with decoration invented by Charles Andre Boulle. It is decorated with red lacquered enamel and gold overlay, and strikes on the hour. For some years this clock has been displayed in the office of the Chief of Defence Staff.
- George III (Act of Parliament) Tavern Clock.
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Tavern clocks were always hung on a wall, so that they could be easily seen from a distance. The wide, clearly marked dial made them easy to read in the dim and smoky atmosphere of a tavern or inn. . Smaller clocks were placed in the servant's quarters, kitchens or library of large private houses. This clock now hangs in Admiralty House, Whitehall.
- Longcase Regulator Clock
- Edward John Dent
This technical clock is displayed in the Historic Dockyard at Portsmouth. It was made in London during the 1820s by the clockmaker E Dent.
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