Drum clock and case, made in France or Germany, about 1540. Gilded brass, engraved with the Crucifixion

Gilt-brass travelling clock with alarm and leather case engraved with a representation of the Crucifixion. French, 16th century.
The Clock: The cylindrical case engraved with a crucifix between two scrolls each inscribed 'SPES MEA DEUS' and with two scenes of a town with tree, the three panels being divided by engraved Corinthian columns. The bottom of the case is removable. On the top is a single-handed dial engraed with the sun and fitted with pegs for night reading. The gut fusee may be inspected through a small door in the side of the case. Height 1 3/4 inchjes Diameter 1 7/8 inches.

The alarm: Cylindrical plain case supported on three clawed feet which grip the rim of the clock dial, and surmounted by a bell held in position by a foliated washer and a knob. A trip release projecting below the case is worked by the hour hand of the clock. Height 3 inches

The leather case with stamped and gilt decoration is of pointed cylindrical shape and fitted with four loops for carrying strap. Height 4 3/4 inches.

Given by W.E. Miller FSA

One of fourteen clocks and sundials given by W.E.Miller FSA

A gilt brass alarm travelling clock with a leather case engraved with a representation of The Crucifixion of Christ between two scrolls each inscribed SPES MEA DEUS. On top a single handed dial is engraved with the sun and has touch pins for telling the time at night. French mid 16th century.

M.176-1938