Zimingzhong with British and Chinese mechanisms

Copper gold-plated enamel lotus flower cylinder clock. The movement was made in Guangzhou. The manufacturer’s name is engraved at the back panel of the movement, both in Chinese and in English ‘Cheong Simg Canton’. The musical device was produced in Europe in the 1800s, providing melody to complement the performance. (So 183083).

Details

Category:
Temporary Exhibitions
Object Number:
L2020-9
Materials:
wood (unidentified), enamel, copper, glass and animal bone
Measurements:
overall: 120 cm 49 cm,
overall dial: 17 cm,
type:
automaton