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A Maker (Probable) Melbourne, Australia
A User Melbourne, Australia

Display Clock - T. Gaunt & Co, Melbourne, circa 1880s Reg. No: ST 032793

Summary:: Wooden display clock used by clockmaker and jeweller Thomas Gaunt in his shop, Bourke Street, Melbourne.

The clock was probably made circa 1880s and remained as a display clock at T. Gaunt & Co until the 1970s.
Description:: Wooden display case.

Spring wound; anchor escapement. Pendulum inside case.
Acquisition Information:: Donation from Thomas Gaunt - Thomas Gaunt & Co

Discipline:	Technology
Dimensions:	64 cm (Height), 33 cm (Width), 61 cm (Length)

More information

Tagged with:	clocks, striking clocks
Themes this item is part of:	Thomas Gaunt, Watchmaker & Jeweller (1829-1890), Horology Collection, Science & Measurement Collection
Primary Classification:	HOROLOGY
Secondary Classification:	Clocks
Tertiary Classification:	australia
Inscriptions:	Dial marked 'T. Gaunt, Melbourne'
Maker (Probable):	Thomas Gaunt - Thomas Gaunt & Co, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1880s
User:	T. Gaunt and Co., Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1880s-1970s

Comments

max skinner Posted on 28 Feb 2010 9:43 AM

Would like some history regarding brass church style candlesticks with name gaunt on them. approx 40cm high

Discovery Centre Posted on 01 Mar 2010 3:39 PM

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