Edward Dent (1790-1853) was a prominent clockmaker and inventor in the early 19th century. He was born in London, England and began his career as an apprentice to a clockmaker. He went on to establish his own clockmaking workshop in London in 1813, where he produced a wide range of timepieces, including grandfather clocks, marine chronometers, and precision regulators.
Dent was a skilled craftsman and inventor, and he made significant contributions to the field of clockmaking. He is best known for his work on the longcase clock, also known as the grandfather clock, which he developed and improved upon throughout his career. He also developed a new type of escapement, known as the "Dent escapement," which was used in precision regulators and marine chronometers.
Dent's clocks were highly sought after and were purchased by many prominent figures, including King George III and Queen Charlotte, as well as members more...
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