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Harrison Tribute Clock  
Concerned by the number of shipwrecks arising from navigational errors, parliament passed the 1714 Longitude Act, which offered a £20,000 prize (over £1m in todays money) to “...such person who shall discover the longitude”. One solution would be a clock that could keep accurate time, even when rolled and pitched on board a ship. To achieve this, John Harrison, who won the prize 20 years later, had to invent two revolutionary devices – the “Grasshopper” escapement and dumb-bell balanced pendulum. His design was adopted by the Admiralty and immediately improved the accuracy of navigation beyond all measure, saving countless sailors' lives. Our tribute retains many of the original features of Harrison's clock but is driven by a lower maintenance and slightly more modern eight-day mechanical movement. It is 15" tall and 10" wide, weighs 12-lb and is mounted on a mahogany base with glass case. Completely handmade (even the screws!) by skilled English craftsmen.  
   Harrison Tribute Clock  £3,750.00