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Bracket Clock

The case of wood decorated with Vernis Martin was developed in France by the Martin family who were given sole rights to its use in 1730. It was designed to imitate oriental lacquer through the use of coloured paints and varnish, and became popular for its wider range of colours.
Size: Height: 96 cm; Width: 47 cm; Depth: 23 cm.

Artist / Maker: J. Gardelle of Paris

Place: France

Object Type: clock

Period: Louis XV

Actual Date: c. 1750

Century: 18th century

Materials: Wood, Gilt-bronze

Museum Accession Number: Founders/CW.15