Glossary · Mechanism
Cathedral gong
A striking-watch gong extended in length by coiling multiple times around the movement to lower its pitch.
Explanation
A cathedral gong is a long coiled wire or rod gong in a striking or chiming clock, designed to give a deep, resonant tone reminiscent of church bells. The name was used commercially on many early 20th-century mantel and wall clocks and does not describe one standard design.
In the object catalogue
Catalogued objects whose own source record mentions “Cathedral gong”. The quoted line shows where; it is the seller’s or museum’s wording, not independent verification.
Wristwatch
Patek Philippe Sky Moon Tourbillon, Ref. 5002R
“According to Sotheby's, this Patek Philippe Sky Moon Tourbillon reference 5002R is a pink gold double-dialled wristwatch dating to circa 2009. The design was inspired by the Sta…”
Clock
B. Warwick Gothic Revival Bracket Clock
“This 8-day bracket clock is attributed to the maker B. Warwick of Regent Street, London, dating to approximately 1870. The timepiece is housed in a solid oak case executed in a …”