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Act of Parliament clocks

Scope note

British pendulum wall clocks of the mid- to late 18th century, with large dials and wooden cases, generally made for public gathering places, such as inns.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000197626

Broader Terms used

wall clocks

Equivalent Terms used

Act of Parliament clock

Created

13yrs ago

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