Congreve and other rolling ball / ball driven clocks

Congreve clocks were invented by William Congreve, an English inventor and military engineer, in the early 19th century. They were known for their accuracy and reliability, and were used as timekeepers in naval and military applications. The clocks used a balance wheel escapement and a temperature-compensated balance spring, which helped to ensure their accuracy in varying temperatures. Congreve clocks were also used in scientific and astronomical applications, as well as in some civilian settings. They were highly sought after and were considered a significant technological advancement at the time. Congreve clocks were in use until the late 19th century, when they were replaced by more accurate and reliable timekeeping devices.

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English rolling ball Congreve clock in case, by bell & Co.…

English Rolling Ball Clock by Bell & Co

English rolling ball Congreve clock in case, by bell & Co. London, early 20th century, 34 cm high overall

A brass Congreve rolling ball clock, the four-pillar frame with…

Brass Rolling Ball Clock with Skeleton Movement

A brass Congreve rolling ball clock, the four-pillar frame with tilting table to accommodate the balls surmounted by the skeleton fusee movement with three enamel annular dials, raised on a 'Sorrento' inlaid walnut plinth base with drawer and enclosed…

A brass Congreve clock by Derriit London, 1882, number 042…

Derriit London Brass Congreve Clock, 1882 - #042

A brass Congreve clock by Derriit London, 1882, number 042 inscribed to back, 32 cm wide, 28 cm deep, 40 cm high

A skeleton clock under case, congreve style movement, central…

Antique Skeleton Clock with Congreve Movement and Glazed Case

A skeleton clock under case, congreve style movement, central enamelled dial flanked by two subsidiary dials, housed under a brass mounted glazed case, with applied plaque inscribed 'made in England 1806, no. 27'

Clock by W.Simpson of Barnoldswick c1947 with Congreve rolling…

Barnoldswick Clock with Congreve Rolling Ball

Clock by W.Simpson of Barnoldswick c1947 with Congreve rolling ball. Unusual homemade intricate time piece by unknown maker from the town of Barnoldswick which is famous for its Rolls Royce factory. This clock is most likely the work of one of the…