Wall clock
Category
Horology
Date
Unknown
Materials
Mirror glass, Brass, Steel, Wood, Lead, Paint
Measurements
560 mm (Diameter)
Order this imageCollection
Coleton Fishacre, Devon
NT 85262
Summary
Circular wall clock set in Venetian style cut and engraved panelled mirror glass. Etchings of naval vessels (sail), cannons, crown and anchor, and "R.N." Panels set in lead and supported by a carved wooden back. Gold-painted brass hands. Rectangular timepiece movement with four straight, screwed pillars and clubtooth-lever platform escapement. The backplate stamped 'SWISS MADE', with the serial number '131811' and also with the name of the manufacturer 'BUREN'.
Marks and inscriptions
Under anchor in top panel: Illegible