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Long Case Eight Day Clock

Thomas Lees, c. 1800

Bury Art Museum & Sculpture Centre, Bury

Dial made by William Whitakre of Halifax. With rolling moon, seconds sweep and striking movement. Carried on ogee bracket feet.

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Title of artwork, date

Long Case Eight Day Clock, c. 1800

Date supported

1993

Medium and material

Oak & mahogany veneer & boxwood inlay & painted face

Dimensions

289 x 56 cm

Grant

687

Total cost

2750

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