Maker of movement: uncertain
Eight-day movement with dial plate signed ‘THOMAS TOMPION LONDONI FECIT' in an olivewood parquetry and marquetry case with original pediment, raised on bun feet
Bequeathed by Mrs Margeurite Green
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2013-04-29) by Green, Marguerite
17th Century, Late
Charles II
Circa
1675
CE
-
1685
CE
Although signed by Thomas Tompion, research has shown that the movement was not made by him but was bought in and retailed by him. It has been suggested that the movement is very similar to the work of William Cattell (c.1650-1688) who was working nearby Tompion’s establishment.
Case Height 198 cm
Accession number: M.3-2013
Primary reference Number: 197348
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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