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Collection
Science, Medicine & Technology Collection
Title
Timepiece Components
Object ID
1972.004.2
Date Range
1931
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Collection
Science, Medicine & Technology Collection
Title
Timepiece Components
Description
A Cannon Pinion, 2 pieces (in a small circular metal container with lid.) Accompanying patent documentation in file). A part for inside a clock.
Cannon Pinion is the heart of the motion works. This piece translates the movement of the wheels on the back into the time keeping display on the front.
Date Range
1931
Year Range From
1931
Year Range To
1931
Made By
Fenstermaker, Emanuel Lively
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 1
Storage Cabinet
Unit 06
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
People
Fenstermaker, Emanuel Lively
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Component, Timepiece
Oither Names
Cannon Pinion
Material
Stainless Steel
Height (in)
2.5
Diameter (in)
1.325
Condition
Good
Object ID
1972.004.2
Notes
See also the Patents Collection (MG0632).
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Accession Number
1972.004
Images
Less detail
Collection
Science, Medicine & Technology Collection
Title
Crystal Radio Wireless Radio Wave Detector
Object ID
1972.004.4
Date Range
1912
  1 image  
Collection
Science, Medicine & Technology Collection
Title
Crystal Radio Wireless Radio Wave Detector
Description
A "Galena 'Catwhisker' Wireless Detector" used in early crystal radio. Precision crystal detector with iron pyrite crystal, used in commercial wireless stations.
Mounted on a 3/5-inch square, .5-inch high with beveled edge. 2.5-inch glass tube secured between metal pieces. Screw on side of metal bracket can be removed to uncover the glass tube.
Date Range
1912
Year Range From
1912
Year Range To
1912
Made By
Fenstermaker, Emanuel Lively
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 1
Storage Cabinet
Unit 06
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
People
Fenstermaker, Emanuel Lively
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Object Name
Radio, Crystal
Material
Paper, Wood
Height (in)
4.5
Length (in)
3.5
Width (in)
3.5
Condition
Good
Object ID
1972.004.4
Notes
See also the Patents Collection (MG0632)
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Accession Number
1972.004
Images
Less detail