FDA-A.242-2013
Parts
Object number
FDA-A.242-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Birch Clock
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Burr walnut mantel clock with triangular pediment dial signed Graham London, engraved brass plaque on front
Comments
The movement is not signed and may be later than the case.
Description
Dimensions
height (actual size): 510mm
width (actual size): 345mm
depth (actual size): 180mm
width (actual size): 345mm
depth (actual size): 180mm
Dimension note
Not including bracket
Inscription
Brass plaque on front, with engraved lettering: 'Bibliotheca / D.D / H. M. Birch / Nůper è Magistris adjutoribus / MDCCCXLIX'
Old labels
Old labels
Material
walnut
brass
enamel
ebonised wood
glass
brass
enamel
ebonised wood
glass
Physical description
Burr walnut and ebonised mantel clock; of architectural form, with a triangular pediment above a brass and glass bezel and white enamel dial with Roman numerals signed Graham London, the hour and minute hands with a cross, the sides and the hinged door at the back with pierced foliate ebonised panel, the sides backed with black silk, the door with ebonised wood, on a platform base with an engraved brass plaque applied to the front, on bracket feet
Production
Person
London, Graham (Creator)
Date
1849
