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Clock, Prior, George, ca. 1800

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Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

ca. 1800

George Prior worked at 31 Prescot Street, Goodman's Fields in 1765-88, at Rosamund's Row in 1794, and at 5 George Yard, Lombard Street from 1798-1810. This clock rests on four scroll feet and is surmounted by a domed top with a flame finial. At the corners are ormolu pilasters surmounted by similar finials. Above the plain dial is a marine processional view.

Bracket clock with tortoisehell case resting on four scroll feet and surmounted by a domed top with a flame finial. At the corners are ormolu pilasters surmounted by similar finials. Above the plain dial is a marine processional view

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Physical characteristics

Dimensions
Height: 54.6 cm

Technical characteristics

Place recorded
London

Identification

Candidate id
vam-O58567
Museum object number
1010:1-1882
Source note
Facts transcribed from the linked single-object source. Wider type attribution and authenticity have not been independently verified.

Catalogue references

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