Joseph Knibb
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Joseph Knibb (1640–1711) was an English clockmaker of the Restoration era. According to author Herbert Cescinsky, a leading authority on English clocks, Knibb, "next to Tompion, must be regarded as the greatest horologist of his time."[1]
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Joseph Knibb | |
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Born | 1640 |
Died | 1711 |
Nationality | English |
Occupation(s) | Clock- and watchmaker |
Known for | inventor of Roman striking, tic-tac escapement and probably anchor escapement |
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