Zimingzhong and British design

Made:
1780-1795 in United Kingdom

Shepherd and sheep clock by Timothy Williamson. Demonstrates an idealised image of rural life. When the clock strikes, music plays and the partridge flaps its wings and starts to sing. (So 182784).

Details

Category:
Temporary Exhibitions
Object Number:
L2020-23
Materials:
silver (metal), wood (unidentified), fabirc, enamel, copper and glass
Measurements:
overall: 87 cm x 70 cm x 58 cm,
type:
automaton