FDA-A.2000-2020
Parts
Object number
FDA-A.2000-2020
Object type
Identification
Title
Kit Garnett Clock
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Maple and green painted mantel clock, plinth case with fluting, white dial, walnut bracket with silvered plaque with inscription
Description
Dimensions
height (actual size): 550mm
width (actual size): 300mm
depth (actual size): 160mm
width (actual size): 300mm
depth (actual size): 160mm
Dimension note
Bracket measurements: 240mm high; 290mm wide; 180mm deep
Inscription
Dial lettered: ‘School of Mechanics'
Silvered metal plaque on bracket, with incised lettering: ‘In memory of / Kit Garnett / to his friends at Eton'
Silvered metal plaque on bracket, with incised lettering: ‘In memory of / Kit Garnett / to his friends at Eton'
Material
brass
enamel
paint
maple walnut
silvered metal
enamel
paint
maple walnut
silvered metal
Physical description
Maple and green painted mantel clock; with a plinth case with overhanging cornice above a brass chapter ring and glazed cover enclosing a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, above green painted fluting, on a recessed plinth base, the associated walnut bracket with silvered plaque with inscription; with metal winding key
Production
Date
20th century
History and association
Associated person
Garnett, Christopher 'Kit' William (Dedicated to)
