#thomas tompion

[newtonian-tragedy]

holy shit

I just realized that Tomkin is a synonym for Tampion/Tompion (gun plug).

Now we know why Hooke seemed to randomly misspell Thomas Tompion's name as Tomkins that one time!

(And yes, his name also shares an origin with the word tampon.)

[lindahall]

Thomas Tompion – Scientist of the Day

Thomas Tompion, an English clock maker, was baptized July 25, 1639.  

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[thevintagethimble]

Pair-case watch, Watchmaker: Thomas Tompion (1639–1713) Maker: Case maker: Nathanial Delander (recorded 1668 or 1669, died ca. 1691 or before) Date: before 1682, Culture: British, London Medium: Outer case: leather, studded with gold pins; Inner case and champlevé dial: gold; movement, with verge escapment signed. THE MET

[thestuartkings]

Universal ring dial: Late 17th century

These dials can be used in any latitude, except in the polar regions, for telling the time and calculating the altitude of the sun. Thomas Tompion (1639-1713) was renowned for his horological expertise, but also made scientific instruments for members of the Royal Society.

[iamjapanese]

Traveling clock watch with alarm, ca. 1680 Movement by Thomas Tompion (English, 1638-1713); case by Nathaniel Delander (English, recorded 1668/69, died ca. 1691 or before 1705) Case and dial: silver; Movement: gilded brass, steel, partly blued, and silver