Mantel clock early nineteenth century
Gilt bronze, silver, lapis lazuli | 91.4 cm (Height) (whole object) | RCIN 30006
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A mantel clock with chased gilt bronze foliage, supported on either side by enamelled male and female Chinese figures and surmounted by an enamelled painted peacock. On a rectangular lapis lazuli plinth with ormulu scrolls and dragons The eight day rack striking clock has a fusee movement and ½ dead beat escapement. The matt silvered chapter ring has the 12 hours represented in roman figures with gilt and blued steel serpent shaped hands. The case of this clock is identical to a matching barometer. Vulliamy number 662.
Provenance
Made to the order by George IV for the Royal Pavilion at Brighton; the clock with the barometer were made for display in the Banqueting Room at the Royal Pavilion, Brighton (the clock on the North chimney piece, the barometer on the South chimney piece). The cost for both was £1,308 The clock was consigned to Windsor following Queen Victoria's decision to sell the Royal Pavilion in 1846. It is item 1 in a 'List of Clocks, Shades Etc packed at the Pavilion Brighton 1846. Delivered by Mr. Tupper to Windsor Castle. 6 Jan 1847' and described as 'A Clock in a superb ormolu case with silvered face japanned Figures & Peacock'.
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Gilt bronze, silver, lapis lazuli
Measurements
91.4 cm (Height) (whole object)
