eight-day clocks

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Scope note
Clocks with a running duration of eight days. They are either longcase or bracket in form. The interval for winding is seven days, but the additional day is to enable a day's delay in winding. They can often be identified by winding squares on the dial.
eight-day clocks
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024