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Bracket clock

Thomas Lister, 1780–1800

George III musical bracket clock with an arched painted dial with subsidiaries for tune change, calendar and rise and fall regulation, signed in a cartouche, 'Thos. Lister, Halifax'. The clock-face is flanked by ivory-inlaid columns with ivory capitals. Ten tunes can be played on twelve bells. The case of inlaid mahogany is ornamented in the Sheraton style.

More information

Title of artwork, date

Bracket clock, 1780–1800

Date supported

1989

Medium and material

Case of inlaid mahogany

Dimensions

70 cm

Grant

3000

Total cost

9680

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