‘Lantern’ clock, missing its case. [CW [OPS Move] 14/7/2017]

Collection type: Object
Description: ‘Lantern’ clock, missing its case. [CW [OPS Move] 14/7/2017]
Long description: The face is circular with a single hand which is in the form of a Fleur de Lys. The numbers are in Roman numerals and in the centre 'Le Francavire 1741' is engraved. The clock rests on four globular feet with extend into stepped columns. The clock mechanism is exposed. The top of the clock is decorated on three sides with openwork panels depicting cherubs, a coat of arms, and floral and foliage designs. For the detached domed bell see [1965.9.182 .2]. [CW [OPS Move] 14/7/2017]
Geographical reference: France
Europe > Western Europe > France
Cultural groups: French
Person: Field collector Estella Louisa Michaela Canziani; PRM source Estella Louisa Michaela Canziani
Date / Period: Date made: 1747?, uncertain Date made: 1800-1900?, uncertain
Date collected: By September 1965
Acquisition information: Bequeathed: 1965
Materials and processes: Material Brass Metal, Process Incised, Process Perforated, Process Openwork, Process Nailed, Process Cast
Dimensions: Height: max 154 mm total, Height: max 332 mm total, Height: max 154 mm, Width: max 153 mm, Width: max 153 mm total, Height: max 266 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1965.9.182.1

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