Wall clock
Read
Category
Horology
Date
Unknown
Materials
Mahogany, Metal, Glass
Measurements
1380 x 308 mms; 460 mms (Diameter); 360 mms (Diameter)
Place of origin
Aylsham
Order this imageCollection
Blickling Hall, Norfolk
NT 356605
Summary
Wall clock. c.1803. 4 pillar timepiece movement with anchor escapement. Circular white dial with Roman numerals, glazed. Steel spade hands. Mahogany case with wooden bezel and break arch door, with long door below. Inscribed on dial 'Read, Aylsham'. Label inside case ' G.H. Bell. Antique Clocks, Winchester'. Two winders in the bottom.
Makers and roles
Read, horologist