Zimingzhong with print of the coronation of Louis XIV

Made:
circa 1780 in United Kingdom

Horse and tent clock by Stephen Rimbault. Similar to a clock by James Cox suggesting they used the same workshops. The clock has two french prints on the back, perhaps of the funeral of Louis XIV and the coronation of Louis XV at Riems Cathedral by Pierre Dulin. (So 182752).

Details

Category:
Temporary Exhibitions
Object Number:
L2020-22
Materials:
fabric, paper (fibre product), enamel, copper, glass and silver
Measurements:
overall: 140 cm x 80 cm x 46 cm,
type:
automaton