Hanging corner clock
John Coates
Category
Horology
Date
1837 - 1901
Materials
Brass and mahogany
Measurements
370 x 377 x 198 mms
Place of origin
Tetbury
Order this imageCollection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 10033.1
Summary
Unusual Victorian mahogany and inlaid hanging corner clock in a triangular case, with a gilt metal dial, ormolu spandrels, striking bracket clock movement, brass pendulum weight, Corinthian column supports and a pierced brass gallery (adapted), while the brass dial, with urn foliate spandrels to silvered Roman chapter ring and matted centre ring, is engraved with birds. Right hand back piece is loose.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Marks and inscriptions
John Coates / TETBURY (inscription engraved on clock face)
Makers and roles
John Coates, horologist