Clock
ca. 1800 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
George Prior worked at 31 Prescot Street, Goodman's Fields in 1765-88, at Rosamund's Row in 1794, and at 5 George Yard, Lombard Street from 1798-1810.
This clock rests on four scroll feet and is surmounted by a domed top with a flame finial. At the corners are ormolu pilasters surmounted by similar finials. Above the plain dial is a marine processional view.
This clock rests on four scroll feet and is surmounted by a domed top with a flame finial. At the corners are ormolu pilasters surmounted by similar finials. Above the plain dial is a marine processional view.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | |
| Brief description | Bracket clock, inscribed ‘George Prior, London’, and made about 1800 |
| Physical description | Bracket clock with tortoisehell case resting on four scroll feet and surmounted by a domed top with a flame finial. At the corners are ormolu pilasters surmounted by similar finials. Above the plain dial is a marine processional view |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by John Jones |
| Summary | George Prior worked at 31 Prescot Street, Goodman's Fields in 1765-88, at Rosamund's Row in 1794, and at 5 George Yard, Lombard Street from 1798-1810. This clock rests on four scroll feet and is surmounted by a domed top with a flame finial. At the corners are ormolu pilasters surmounted by similar finials. Above the plain dial is a marine processional view. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 1010:1-1882 |
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| Record created | April 27, 2001 |
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