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Clocks: CL0005
Title
"Father Time" clock
Technique
Mixed media
Artist
Dimensions
Height: c.110cm
Width: c.60cm
Depth: c.30cm
Width: c.60cm
Depth: c.30cm
Other materials
Mahogany, glass, gilt; brass fittings
Inscription/signature
"Vulliamy / LONDON" (on face of clock)
Provenance
Presented to the Garrick Club by Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree, 1905
Other number
Gift 300
A lofty overmantel of mahogany with a triangular top and double fluted sides is surmounted by a carved gilt figure of time. The large mahogany dial clock above is made by Vulliamy of London and has a striking mechanism.
The date of this clocks presentation, 1905, suggests Beerbogm Treet gifted the clock as part of the "Extraordinary Repairs" undertook that year.
The date of this clocks presentation, 1905, suggests Beerbogm Treet gifted the clock as part of the "Extraordinary Repairs" undertook that year.
