Summary
Wall clock in round wooden frame, made by Gabriel Fowkes, Lewisham, Kent, circa 1750.
Physical Description
Round wood frame with wooden box behind. Dial has outer ring for minutes (arabic) and inner ring for hours (roman). Spring wound; verge escapement.
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr John Askew, 28 Feb 1928
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Maker
Gabriel Fowkes, Lewisham, Kent, England, Great Britain, circa 1750
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Inscriptions
Dial is marked 'Gabriel Fowkes / LEWISHAM / KENT'.
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Classification
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Type of item
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Object Dimensions
150 mm (Depth), 286 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Object Dimensions
187 mm (Width), 268 mm (Height)
Dimensions of wooden box behind clock face only.
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