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Mantel Clock

Arnold and Dent, 1790–1840

An ebonised and brass inlaid timepiece with foldaway brass carrying handle over tambour frieze and arched glazed panel enclosing circular enamel dial with gilt engraved mask, glazed sides, movement signed, on plinth with bun feet. Part of a bequest to five museums by Lionel Hewlett through the Art Fund in 1995.

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Title of artwork, date

Mantel Clock, 1790–1840

Date supported

1995

Medium and material

Ebony, brass, enamel

Dimensions

20 cm

Gifted by

Lionel Hewlett

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