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Reference number
SM Adam volume 25/220
Purpose
Preliminary design for a clock, ND
Aspect
Rough elevation of a clock supported by a pedestal. A figural frieze wraps around the base of the pedestal and supports two lions which in turn support the clock. The circular dial is set into a strigilated portion and is flanked by two female figures holding candles. Above, a pinecone surmounts a fluted lid encircled with bellflowers
Scale
not to scale
Signed and dated
- ND
Medium and dimensions
Pencil on laid paper (345x328)
Hand
probably Adam, Robert (1728--1792), architect
Robert Adam
Robert Adam
Level
Drawing
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