Longcase clock
Category
Horology
Date
1770 - 1800
Materials
wood, metal and glass
Measurements
2292 x 369 x 292 mm
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Mount Stewart, County Down
NT 1220771
Summary
Composite French provincial longcase clock in oak slender case on shaped plinth. Oval mullioned glass inset at centre casing, curved moulding at top of case, carved scroll and geometric floral pattern below it. Two veneered, shaped panels on body of casing. English, 30-hour duration two-train countwheel striking movement driven by a single, brass-cased, lead-filled weight. Brass-faced, cast iron pendulum bob.
Provenance
Gifted to the National Trust from Lady Mairi Bury (1921-2009), 1976.