Possible Clock Tool Identification

[Melissalea]

I do not work on clocks (watches only) so I am unfamiliar with the tools used to repair them. I was brought this interesting piece today and was told it was a tool for repairing clocks. Hopefully, someone can help me identify if it is for clocks, what it is called, and what it is used for. 

 

Thanks so much!

Melissa

[rjenkinsgb]

I believe it may be a specimen holder for an electron microscope, TEM or similar???

There are many variations in designs, but it's very similar in the generic form. Or it may be a custom or prototype design?

See the links:

https://wileybiomedical.com/products/philips-fei-transmission-electron-microscope-specimen-holder_125536581916_

https://www.axt.com.au/products/model-2020-advanced-tomography-holder/

 

[watchweasol]

Hi Melissalea. I reckon Robs explanation to be pretty close, never seen anything like it for clocks.

[Melissalea]

Thank you both, very much!

[oldhippy]

Nothing to do with clocks. Search in google for takigen and you might find the answer.

[rjenkinsgb]

9 hours ago, oldhippy said:

Search in google for takigen and you might find the answer

Takigen is a hardware manufacturer - hinges, handles, latches etc.

[Melissalea]

Yes, I did that before I came on here. 

 

Thank you, rjenkingsgb.