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History of Science Museum

Hood for Longcase Clock

Inventory Number 38522


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.38522

Item type
Object
Object type
Longcase clock
Dimensions
Height: 1627mm Width: 567mm Depth: 256mm Weight: 18.4kg
Inventory No
38522

Description

Wood panelled case with dovetail joints. The case is topped with ornate gold painted roundels, beneath this is a window through which the clock face can be seen, either side of the window are grooved wooden pillars with copper alloy fitting at either end, the uppermost bears a leaf design. The main body of the clock has a central door with a lion, the door is also flanked with grooved wooden pillars with copper alloy ends.