Wall clock
Category
Horology
Date
1860 - 1900
Materials
Mahogany
Measurements
110 mm (Width); 350 mm (Diameter)
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Lyme, Cheshire
NT 499790
Summary
A late nineteenth century, wall clock in a round mahogany case. Wooden box to the rear containing the inner mechanism, with a hinged opening at the base. Circular mahogany case around the white dial plate which has a chapter ring with painted Roman numerals. Pointed brass hands and winding hole below centre of dial; hinged glazed door covering dial.
Provenance
Possibly original to the house. In the 1879 Inventory under Still Room, there is a mention of a 'timepiece in wood case on oak bracket' possibly referring to this clock.
Marks and inscriptions
I / II / III / IIII / V / VI / VII / VIII / IX / X / XI / XII / (black painted Roman numerals on chapter ring)