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Cylinder (Musical Movement)
Cylinder (Musical Movement). A musical movement cylinder is often used in musical clocks. The cylinder revolves in order to pluck the tuned teeth (or lamellae) of a steel comb. Reference:…
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Molded Glass
Molded Glass Clocks. Molded glass is a term used when the object has been either blown or pressed into a mold. Below are some examples of molded glass clocks including…
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Frosted Glass
Frosted Glass Clocks. Frosted glass is produced by the sandblasting or acid etching of clear sheet glass. This creates a pitted surface on one side of the glass pane and…
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Opalescent Glass
Opalescent Glass Clocks. Opalescent glass is a general term for clear or coloured glass with a milky white opaque or translucent effect often to either the rim (such as Davidson's…