Clock
Harrods Stores Ltd
Category
Horology
Date
1900 - 1950
Materials
Mahogany, glass and metal
Measurements
145 mm (Width); 323 mm (Diameter)
Place of origin
London
Order this imageCollection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 10398.1
Summary
The clock face, escapement and glass cover of an early to middle twentieth century circular mahogany-cased clock, retailed by Harrods. The front circular glass cover has a hinge attachment allowing access to the face and has a black painted brass bezel to the white painted Roman dial and a single chain fusee movement with anchor escapement and rectangular plates.
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
HARRODS LTD (printed black lettering on the white clock face)
Makers and roles
Harrods Stores Ltd, retailer