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Longcase clock
Balthazar Lieutaud, c. 1760 - c. 1765
Because of its long pendulum, the movement of a longcase clock can be extremely precise. Longcase clocks were thus used to ‘regulate’ other clocks and timepieces. The French word for a longcase clock is régulateur (regulator). The gilt-bronze figure of a man with a scythe and an hourglass surmounting this clock represents Father Time.
- Artwork typefurniture, clock, clockwork, longcase clock, mechanical clock
- Object numberBK-16671
- Dimensionsheight 242.5 cm x width 62 cm x depth 32 cm, width 61.5 cm x width 31.8 cm
- Physical characteristicseiken-en naaldhout, belijmd met rozenhout en palissanderhout, verguld brons, email