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The King's Clock (© Courtauld Institute of Art Gallery)
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© Courtauld Institute of Art Gallery

The King's Clock

Artist: Matthew Boulton (1728 - 1809), designed by Sir William Chambers (1723 - 1796)

Location: Courtauld Institute of Art Gallery

Date: 1772

Materials: ormolu, glass, enamel & Derbyshire spar

Dimensions: 47 x 27.5 x 21cm

Grant:

Amount Paid: £100,000 (Total: £450,000)

Vendor: Hotspur Ltd

Review number: 3556 (1991)

Provenance:
Mr Amyand, Moccas Court, Herefordshire.

Description:
Clock-case designed by William Chambers and made by Matthew Boulton. It is a version of the 'King's Clock-case, designed by Chambers & made by Boulton for King George III in 1771.

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