tompion

[ tom-pee-uhn ]

noun

1. tampion.

tompion

/ ˈtɒmpɪən /

noun

1. See tampion
   a variant of tampion

Example Sentences

Tompion was a most exquisite mechanic, proud of his work and jealous of his name.

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On some of the latest clocks by Tompion, dated about 1709, four years before his death, such an arch is found.

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There are long-case clocks made by Tompion to be found in this country; for of course all the first clocks were of English make.

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The earliest long-case clocks were made by William Clement about 1680, and within the same year Tompion was making them too.

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Some of these tall clocks made by Tompion ran a year without winding.

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