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Component · Clock pendulum

Hipp pendulum

Partially verified

This clock component is a Hipp pendulum from an electrically driven clock equipped with a Hipp butterfly escapement. According to the Science Museum Group, the clock was made by Matthias Hipp in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, and entered the collection under object number 1913-567 Pt1/2. The component consists of a metallic rod, a domed circular brass-toned bob, and a lower threaded stem. Visual observation confirms a slotted suspension hook at the top, a knurled rating nut beneath the bob, and a rectangular mounting block carrying the trail toggle contact mechanism associated with the Hipp impulse system.

View of the Hipp clock pendulum showing the rod, circular bob, and lower toggle mechanism
View of the Hipp clock pendulum showing the rod, circular bob, and lower toggle mechanism — The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
collection.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk
Category
Component · Clock pendulum
Maker / attribution
Matthias Hipp
Reference
1913-567 Pt1/2
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
Not established
Country
Switzerland

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Object Identification

This object is catalogued as a pendulum from an electrically driven clock featuring a Hipp butterfly escapement. The component is part of the Science Museum Group collection, designated by the object number 1913-567 Pt1/2.

The item is associated with the maker Matthias Hipp and is attributed to a place of origin in Neuchâtel, Switzerland.

Evidence for this section
  • “Hipp pendulum from an electric driven clock with Hipp butterfly escapement”
  • “Object Number: 1913-567 Pt1/2”
  • “maker: Matthias Hipp”
  • “Neuchâtel, Switzerland”

Physical Characteristics

The pendulum assembly comprises a rod, a circular convex brass-toned bob, and a lower threaded stem. A slotted suspension hook is fitted at the top of the rod.

Adjustment is facilitated by a knurled rating nut located on the threaded section. The base features a dark rectangular mounting block, which carries a small pivoting toggle mechanism.

Evidence for this section
  • “Circular convex brass-toned pendulum bob”
  • “Slotted suspension hook fitting mounted at the upper tip of the rod”
  • “Threaded lower rod section with knurled adjustment rating nut”
  • “Dark rectangular mounting block at the base carrying a small pivoting toggle mechanism”

Material and Collection Data

The Science Museum Group records the primary material of the pendulum as 'metal (unknown)'.

The object is documented as part of the larger 1913-567 assembly, which also includes clock case components.

Evidence for this section
  • “Materials: metal (unknown)”
  • “Part of: 1913-567 Pt1”
  • “Part of clock case, Hipp pendulum clock”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific material composition of the pendulum rod and bob?
  • Are there additional markings or identifiers on the mounting block beyond the general description?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Hipp pendulum
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerMatthias Hipp“maker: Matthias Hipp”
Place MadeNeuchâtel, Switzerland“Neuchâtel, Switzerland.”
Object Number1913-567 Pt1/2“Object Number: 1913-567 Pt1/2”
Associated MechanismHipp butterfly escapement“Hipp pendulum from an electric driven clock with Hipp butterfly escapement”
MaterialMetal (unknown)“Materials: metal (unknown)”
MakerMatthias Hipp“maker: Matthias Hipp”
Collection Dimensions540 mm x 285 mm x 150 mm“Measurements: overall: 540 mm x 285 mm x 150 mm”

Visible details

  • Circular convex brass-toned pendulum bob
  • Slotted suspension hook fitting mounted at the upper tip of the rod
  • Threaded lower rod section with knurled adjustment rating nut
  • Dark rectangular mounting block at the base carrying a small pivoting toggle mechanism

Research qualifications

  • The museum catalogues the primary material as metal (unknown)
  • Forms part of overall clock assembly catalogued under object number 1913-567 Pt1

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Clock with Hipp pendulum | Science Museum Group Collection

Reviewed 2026-10-25 · Record 569cbf5c86

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