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Balloon clocks

Scope note

Late-18th-century bracket clocks having a round upper portion, waisted central section, and a rectangular base, with or without small feet, vaguely resembling ascension balloons.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000197630

Broader Terms used

bracket clocks

Term used for

clocks, balloon

Equivalent Terms used

balloon clock

Created

13yrs ago

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