A striking alarm clock in a square gilt-brass case surmounted by a silver figure representing Prudence
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1575-1600
The clock movement enclosed in a lens-shaped vertical case, the gilt-brass front and rear portions separated by a silver ring pierced with foliage. The case is supported on a gilt-brass chased pillar of baluster shape resting on a splayed foot repousse with masks, fruit and foliage.
Applied silver leaves and florets below and above the case, the latter surmounted by a silver figure of Prudence with right hand upraised. The brass rear cover of the case pierced and chased with a symmetrical design of floral scrolls issuing from a vase. Dial with silver chapter-ring (4.5cm, 1.0cm broad). Going train at front with stackfreed, the great wheel of iron, the remaining wheels of brass; verge escapement.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 2
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Physical characteristics
- Dimensions
- Height 18.1 cm; diameter 7 cm
- Materials and techniques
- Brass, gilded-brass, silver
Technical characteristics
- Place recorded
- Germany
Identification
- Candidate id
- vam-O377022
- Museum object number
- M.219-1919
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked single-object source. Wider type attribution and authenticity have not been independently verified.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
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