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centre-pin tightener

human history
  • Description

    Centre pin tightener

    steel and brass tool, bottom curved rod with serrated edge, top rod has flat thumb rest and serrated underside, held together with two brackets. Shield with curved design stamped at one end.

    Tool for putting a burr on the centre pin of pin centre watches to increase the friction when setting hands to time.

  • Accession Number
    2004.44.11
  • Accession Date
    21 May 2004
  • Other Id

    H273 (horology)

  • Department
centre-pin tightener, 2004.44.11, H273, © Auckland Museum CC… … Read more

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