Accession No
1929.460
Description
Carved bone watchstand (circular) set into an intricately carved filigree bone screen, which is mounted inside a frame with two columns and two finely carved soldiers with spears and helmets. The top of the frame is an archway with four finials. The bottom has filigree panels and four square legs. The circular watch case opens with a hasp and is backed with red silk.
Place
Europe; British Isles; England; Cambridgeshire; Huntingdonshire; Norman Cross
Period
Post Medieval late 18th century early 19th century 1797-1814
Source
Glaisher (Dr)
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1929.460; 214.38 [Peterborough Museum loan no.]
Cultural Affliation
Material
Bone
Local Term
Measurements
150mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Peterborough Museum: 'Carved bone watchstand (circular) set into an intricately carved filigree bone screen, which is mounted inside a frame with two columns and two finely carved soldiers with spears and helmets. The top of the frame is an archway with four finials. The bottom has filigree panels and four square legs. The circular watch case opens with a hasp and is backed with red silk.'
Event Date
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)
Context (Production / use)
Made by French (Napoleonic) prisoners-of-war
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Carved clock. Elaborately decorated with fret saw work and two carved soldiers with spears and feather helmets at sides
Event Date 1929
Author: maa
Loan (Other)
Peterborough Museum, 30/07/1985 to 18/01/2019, Long term loan, although some of it may have been on display.
Event Date 30/7/1985
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)
Loan (Other)
Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery, 01/05/2019 to 30/04/2019, Norman Cross collection
Event Date 1/5/2019
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)
Loan (Long Term Gallery Loan)
Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery, 16/11/2022 to 19/11/2025, Norman Cross collection
Event Date 16/11/2022
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)
FM:24921
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