{"product_id":"vintage-watchmaker-s-balance-wheel-holding-and-adjustment-jig-brass-and-steel","title":"Vintage Watchmaker’s Balance Wheel Holding and Adjustment Jig, Brass and Steel","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA specialised watchmaker’s holding and adjustment jig of brass and steel, intended to steady balance wheels and support balance cocks while the balance screws were manipulated. Its compact bench-standing form incorporates a slotted upright, small steel fittings and an adjustable support platform secured by a knurled thumbscrew. Maker and country of manufacture are unidentified.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe brass components display machined surfaces, shaped edges and evidence of finishing and assembly. Surface scratches and localised discolouration remain visible following cleaning and polishing. Acquired with a group of watchmaking tools in approximately the late 1980s, the jig represents the specialised workshop equipment associated with servicing mechanical watch balances.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSKU: TG HW 10\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA comparable jig and its function are documented in The Naked Watchmaker’s Antique Watchmaking Tools collection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thenakedwatchmaker.com\/decons-tools\" data-rich-text-autolink=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/www.thenakedwatchmaker.com\/decons-tools\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirca:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20th century; precise manufacturing date unconfirmed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThomas Guenther Collection, Netherlands; acquired with a group of watchmaking tools in approximately the late 1980s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.1 × 3.8 × 3.8 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e93 g.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55497950888277,"sku":"TG HW 10","price":65.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/vintage-watchmakers-brass-balance-wheel-holding-jig-tg-hw10.png?v=1792909523","url":"https:\/\/esteemedantiques.com\/products\/vintage-watchmaker-s-balance-wheel-holding-and-adjustment-jig-brass-and-steel","provider":"Esteemed Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}