Cartel clock
Category
Horology
Date
1790
Materials
Ormulu, metal, enamel, brass, steel
Measurements
570 mm (H); 325 mm (W); 120 mm (D)
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Polesden Lacey, Surrey
NT 1246199
Summary
A Louis XV ormolu cartel clock, enamel dial with blue numerals, the case of vigorously modelled scrolling leaves with flowers at base, and a rococo open paling above; pendulum with engraved sun. The movement is modern. A cartel clock is a cartouche shaped clock designed to hang directly on a wall. The style originated in France and was very prominent during the reigns of Louis XV and Louis XVI.
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 Dining Room, page 5.