Longcase clock, anonymous, c. 1715 - c. 1725

Longcase clock, anonymous, c. 1715 - c. 1725

boulle work, h 284.5cm More details

This extraordinary longcase clock is made of various metals and tortoiseshell in the style of the French furniture-maker Boulle. It houses an intricate clockwork that can play fourteen melodies. On top ofthe clock are two figures of black figures. They are depicted in a stereotypical way with a skirt made of tobacco leaves and gold bands around their necks and wrists, references to plantations and slavery.

On display in room 1.1 Visit via the Music tour

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