longcase clock (clock)
Decorative ArtDescriptions
An eight day movement with hourly striking train which plays from a selection of six tunes at three-hourly intervals (2, 5, 8 and 11 o'clock). The musical work includes a pin barrel, hammers and nest of bells. The case is pine with elm and yew veneer, with carved and inlaid decoration. The painted dial in the arch shows phases of the moon, and also a date aperture, tune selector and chime silencer.
Inscription
A MARCH / A JIG / RUMMER / WH . JOAK / WALPOLE / JJ3. PSAL
This object is on display at RAMM in the Making History gallery.
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