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c.1780 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Clock, the case of Sèvres porcelain, mounted in chased ormoulu, the dial surrounded by paste brilliants.

Object details

Object type
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Clock, painted Sèvres porcelain, French, about 1780.
Physical description
Clock, the case of Sèvres porcelain, mounted in chased ormoulu, the dial surrounded by paste brilliants.
Dimensions
  • Height: 42.5cm (Note: Converted from register)
Credit line
Bequeathed by John Jones
Object history
Said to have been made for Queen Marie Antoinette.
Collection
Accession number
1005-1882

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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