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Longcase clock: M.3-2013

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 17 (Flower)

Maker(s)

Maker of movement: uncertain

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Description

Eight-day movement with dial plate signed ‘THOMAS TOMPION LONDONI FECIT' in an olivewood parquetry and marquetry case with original pediment, raised on bun feet

Legal notes

Bequeathed by Mrs Margeurite Green

Place(s) associated

  • London ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2013-04-29) by Green, Marguerite

Dating

17th Century, Late
Charles II
Circa 1675 CE - 1685 CE

Note

Although signed by Thomas Tompion, research has shown that the movement was not made by him but was bought in and retailed by him. It has been suggested that the movement is very similar to the work of William Cattell (c.1650-1688) who was working nearby Tompion’s establishment.

Components of the work

Case Height 198 cm

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.3-2013
Primary reference Number: 197348
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Audit data

Created: Tuesday 8 October 2013 Updated: Friday 6 October 2023 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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