Clock
ca. 1810 (made)
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This clock, in the form of a trophy, is typical of the Empire taste for military themes derived from classical art. The maker is unknown, but the exceptional quality of the casting and finishing is evident in the minuscule detail, the careful contrast in the chasing textures, and the mirror-like burnishing. The English dial and movement are probably later in date than the case which is probably French
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Gilt bronze, cast and chased to a very high standard |
| Brief description | Clock, movement and dial by John Moore & Son; case France, ca. 1810 |
| Physical description | Wall clock, gilt bronze, cast and chased, in the form of a trophy for suspension, the central shield bearing the dial surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves, below is an eagle grasping a thunderbolt. Above a two plumed helments surmounted respectively by an eagle and a griffin; behind are fasces, four standards, two short swords and branches of oak and laurel. Casting and finishing of exceptional quality, with minuscule detail, careful contrast in the chasing textures and mirror-like burnishing. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'John Moore & Son' (On movement and dial)
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Mr John Willson |
| Object history | This clock, in the form of a trophy, is typical of the Empire taste for military themes derived from classical art. The maker is unknown, but the exceptional quality of the casting and finishing is evident in the minuscule detail, the careful contrast in the chasing textures, and the mirror-like burnishing. The English dial and movement are probably later in date than the case. |
| Production | The maker of the case is unknown. The attribution date refers to the case. Movement and dial bear the name of John Moore & Son, Clerkenwell, London (active about 1824 to 1842). |
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| Summary | This clock, in the form of a trophy, is typical of the Empire taste for military themes derived from classical art. The maker is unknown, but the exceptional quality of the casting and finishing is evident in the minuscule detail, the careful contrast in the chasing textures, and the mirror-like burnishing. The English dial and movement are probably later in date than the case which is probably French |
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| Accession number | 361-1901 |
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| Record created | May 23, 2006 |
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