A Musical Table Clock

James Newton (active 1754)

The Bowes Museum

1754

Clock with musical movement inscribed twice with the name James Newton. Clock plays 12 tunes which are named on a dial with a hand which selects the desired tune. Ebony with silver mounts, hallmarked for 1754, by John Pollock.

• Medium: ebony & silver
• Dimensions: 74 x 43 x 27 cm
• ArtFunded in: 1980
• Presented by Roland Cookson through The Art Fund

Provenance

Gift from Mr Roland Cookson

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