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1) Long Case Year Equation Timepiece (The Drayton House Clock). Veneered with burr walnut and with narrow herring-bone bandings with year movement, circa 1695-1700; 2) Astrolabe Longcase Clock, circa 1680. Olive wood mouldings decorated with panels of flowered inlay. It also records movements of the sun, moon and certain stars.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Two 'long-case' clocks, 1675–1700
Date supported
1947
Medium and material
Oak case with veneer
Dimensions
Height: 1) 261.6 cm; 2) 205.7 cm
Gifted by
Mr S E Prestige
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