Bracket Clock
ca. 1780 (made)
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Bracket clock of ebony, with face of Staffordshire enamel painted in black and crimson, bearing the name of the maker, "James Tregant, Leicester Square, LONDON". Rectangular, with "bell" top, on which is a brass handle. At the front and back are glazed doors, the openings of which are in the form of a square with semicircular projection at the top, the spandrels being filled in with rococo scrollwork in chased and pierced brass. The face is of the same form as the doors. The numerals on the dial, and the inscription, which occupies a sunk circular medallion at the top, are painted in black. The inter-spaces are filled in with rococo scrollwork and a bird in crimson. The movement is screened at the back by a brass plate engraved with symmetrical leafy strapwork.
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Brief description | Bracket clock of ebony, with face of West Midlands enamel painted in black and crimson, made by James Tregent, London, England, about 1780 |
Physical description | Bracket clock of ebony, with face of Staffordshire enamel painted in black and crimson, bearing the name of the maker, "James Tregant, Leicester Square, LONDON". Rectangular, with "bell" top, on which is a brass handle. At the front and back are glazed doors, the openings of which are in the form of a square with semicircular projection at the top, the spandrels being filled in with rococo scrollwork in chased and pierced brass. The face is of the same form as the doors. The numerals on the dial, and the inscription, which occupies a sunk circular medallion at the top, are painted in black. The inter-spaces are filled in with rococo scrollwork and a bird in crimson. The movement is screened at the back by a brass plate engraved with symmetrical leafy strapwork. |
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Credit line | Given by Lady Charlotte Schreiber |
Object history | According to Lady Charlotte Schreiber's annotations to the Schreiber catalogue, she purchased the clock from 'Waters, London' for £12 (date not stated). |
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Other number | Sch.III 408 - Schreiber number |
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Accession number | 414:1508-1885 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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