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Balance cock (traditional)
テンプ受け（過去）／テンプウケカコ
摆轮夹板（传统）
Balance cock (traditional)
Coq ancien
Glossary
Thematic
Regulation, Technic
Originally, that is in the sixteenth century, balance cocks had a simple, elongated form and were secured in their centre by a key. In the eighteenth century they were decorated with elaborate chasing and engraved with animals, flowers, leaves, human heads, etc.
The majority of these balance cocks could be distinguished by their form:
- English, which were round with a large fastening foot.
- French or Continental, which were round or oval with lateral lugs for the fixing screws.