Musical picture clock
Musical picture clock
Late 19th century
Wood, metal, mother of pearl; gilding, casting, embossment
66 x 54 cm
Big Ben in the moonlight scene with Thames and barges to the foreground, inlaid mother of pearl, gilt metal mounts to frame.
Beige paper dial with black Roman numerals and two hands. Wooden frame, painted green with brown veins, perimeter is ornated with a strip of geometrical ornament, the corners are decorated with figured onlays, and stylized foliate patterns are on the bottom part. Tied with ribbons bow is above in the center. Pendulum movement with lever escapement and two spring motors.
Инв.1957/ММП