Metronome
Category
Musical instruments, devices and recordings
Date
Unknown
Materials
wood, metal
Measurements
225 x 105 mm
Order this imageCollection
Gunby Hall Estate, Lincolnshire
NT 637256
Summary
A pyramidal metronome in stained mahogany with a removable half face to expose the arm and measure. Much of the base missing, including two of the ebonised feet. A brass hexagonal plaque affixed to the removable face, impressed; 'METRONOME/MAELZEL' and around the edge; 'FRANCE PARIS/AMERIQUE BELGIQUE HOLLANDE ANGLETERRE'.
Provenance
1990, purchased from J Montgomery-Massingberd.