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Thomas Blundell Cabinet Clock
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Thomas Blundell Cabinet Clock

Artist (Irish)
Place of ManufactureIreland, Europe
MediumMaterial: metal; wood; glass; paint; varnish
DimensionsOverall (Measurements are of the cabinet.): 47.6 x 31.8 x 22 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineHarold & Vera Mortimer Lamb Bequest
Object number1977.106.001 a-d
DescriptionA clock out of its cabinet. Clock has a facade with roman numerals, modern numbers (5 & its multiples up to 60), a guage (for lunar cycles ?), a winder for the key & a date indicator. At the far corners of the clock are triangular classical floral carvings with a face in the center. Above everything is a miniature portrait of a uniformed man. On either side of this are more of the carved decorations. The works of the clock are completely exposed. The cabinet is a mantel ( or bracket ) cabinet glass on all four sides with a large door on the front & a smaller door behind. The top is decorated with 2 scrolls that turn into sloping surfaces. Three urn-like spires top it off. Inside cabinet are two blocks.
Status
Not on view