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Tabernacle clocks

Scope note

Use for types of table clocks with a gallery and small cupola or in other ways in the form of two-level towers; popular in England and France from the mid-16th century into the 17th century.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000197665

Broader Terms used

table clocks

Term used for

clocks, tabernacle

Equivalent Terms used

tabernacle clock

Created

13yrs ago

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