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  • image SM Adam volume 25/222

Reference number

SM Adam volume 25/222

Purpose

Preliminary designs for two clocks, ND

Aspect

Rough elevation of two clocks. Left: Rough elevation of a clock supported by a pedestal. A rectilinear base, ornamented with two medallions and a figurative frieze, supports two figures who flank the circular dial. Surmounting the figures is another storey, ornamented with swags, which is surmounted by an oil lamp and finial Right: Rough elevation of a clock supported by a multi-storey pedestal. A rectilinear base, ornamented with guilloche, a palmette, and two sphinxes, supports a circular dial. From the finial hangs a portion which drapes behind the dial

Scale

not to scale

Signed and dated

  • ND

Medium and dimensions

Pencil on laid paper (333x286)

Hand

probably Adam, Robert (1728--1792), architect
Robert Adam

Level

Drawing

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