Table clock by Richard Baker

Made:
1675-1700 in London
Spring driven table clock with pull repeat by Richard Baker Spring driven table clock with pull repeat by Richard Baker Spring driven table clock with pull repeat by Richard Baker
Spring driven table clock with pull repeat by Richard Baker Spring driven table clock with pull repeat by Richard Baker Spring driven table clock with pull repeat by Richard Baker

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Spring driven table clock with pull repeat by Richard Baker
Science Museum Group / The Clockmakers' Museum
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

Spring driven table clock with pull repeat by Richard Baker
Science Museum Group / The Clockmakers' Museum
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

Spring driven table clock with pull repeat by Richard Baker
Science Museum Group / The Clockmakers' Museum
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

Spring driven table clock with pull repeat by Richard Baker, London, c.1685. Oak case veneered in Kingwood, with brass feet, flame finials, mounts and basket top with carrying handle. 7 inch square dial with matted centre, date aperture engraved with scrollwork, applied silvered chapter ring and cherub spandrels. Fusee movement of 8 day duration, verge escapement and short pendulum. Rack striking, pull repeat on three bells. Tulip engraved backplate, signed ‘Richd. Baker London’. Clockmakers' Museum No. 563

Details

Category:
Clockmakers
Collection:
The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
Object Number:
L2015-3448
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy), steel (metal), gold plated (gilded), glass, kingwood (wood) and oak (wood)
Measurements:
overall: 360 mm x 255 mm x 170 mm,
type:
spring clock, table clock and verge escapement
credit:
Lent by the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers

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