Act of parliament clock
Richard Hardy
Category
Horology
Date
1750 - 1760
Materials
Wood, oak with a Japan lacquered finish. Metals, brass and steel
Measurements
1540 x 600 x 300 mm
Place of origin
Newark-on-Trent
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Polesden Lacey, Surrey
NT 1246198
Summary
A George III japanned wall or 'Parliament' clock, painted dial by R. Hardy, Newark, the hood with columns and overhanging top, the body with waist door and waved base, painted with gilt and brown chinoiserie on black ground. c. 1750-1760.
Provenance
The bequest of Margaret (Anderson) McEwan, The Hon. Mrs Ronald - later Dame Margaret - Henry Fulke Greville, DBE (1863-1942) from probate records linked with the donation of the property to the National Trust in 1943. This item found on the record for Polesden Lacey The Corridor, page 7.
Marks and inscriptions
R HARDY / NEWARK (painted on face)
Makers and roles
Richard Hardy, horologist