Explore Collections Explore The Collections
You are here: CollectionsOnline  /  Preliminary design for a clock, ND
  • image SM Adam volume 25/231

Reference number

SM Adam volume 25/231

Purpose

Preliminary design for a clock, ND

Aspect

Elevation of a clock supported by a decorative pedestal. Supported by two sphinxes, the pedestal is ornamented with an inscribed panel, bands of rosettes and spolia, fans, a peltoid shield, and ribboned garlands flanking a mask. The ornamented panel is bordered by guilloche and a band of palmettes and ram head masks. Above, a curving stem ornamented with a figure, arabesques and a medallion is surmounted by a figurative frieze that supports the circular dial. Flanked by two figures bearing garlands, the dial is encircled by fluting and surmounted by a finial

Scale

not to scale

Signed and dated

  • ND

Medium and dimensions

Pen on laid paper (135x323)

Hand

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

Level

Drawing

If you have any further information about this object, please contact us: drawings@soane.org.uk