Astronomical and musical pedestal clock

Henry Jenkins (active 1755 - until 1778)

British Museum

1778

Astronomical and musical pedestal clock. Case is mahogany with brass mounts, the pedestal is a later addition (after 1910), the clock plays a selection of twelve tunes.

• Medium: mahogany & brass
• Dimensions: 145 x 78 cm
• Art Fund Grant: £10000 ( Total: £122,925; Export stopped)
• ArtFunded in: 1992
• Vendor: Sotheby's

Provenance

Unknown, except for undated sale catalogue of J.Barker and Co.

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