Tavern clock
Robert Haines of Oxford
Category
Horology
Date
1770
Materials
Oak, softwood, japanning, metal
Measurements
145 x 80 x 21 cm
Place of origin
Oxford
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Packwood House, Warwickshire
NT 557706
Caption
A 'tavern' clock dating from about 1770, when clocks were taxed, so large examples were put in public places so that many people could see them and individuals wouldn't need their own (which also worked as an excellent excuse for a visit to the tavern...!)
Summary
Tavern clock - An 18th century, so called 'Act of Parliament Clock' in black lacquered case, the movement by Haines, Oxford, c.1770. Movement with anchor escapement and passing strike. Open black lacquered dial with gilded Roman numerals and Arabic 5-minute numerals. Black Chinese lacquer case with ogee moulding round dial and short break-out to trunk.
Makers and roles
Robert Haines of Oxford, horologist