Pendulum clock designed by Galileo in 1642 and made by his son in 1649, model.

Model showing the first idea of the application of the pendulum to the clock designed by Galileo in 1642, made his son Vincenzo in 1649 and illustrated by Vincenzo Viviani, Italy. This model is by Eustachio Porcellotti, Florence, Italy, 1883.

Collection

Science Museum

Inventory Number

2985633

Title

Pendulum clock designed by Galileo in 1642 and made by his son in 1649, model.

Object Type

PhysicalObject

Measurements

- overall: 351 mm x 185 mm x 90 mm, weight: 2.4kg