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Act of Parliament Clock
Object: Clock
Exact Date: 1797
Country of Origin: England
Description: A black and gold decorated Act of Parliament Clock with octagonal face. (Said to be by Samuel Horton, London). Poor condition. These clocks appeared 1797 when a British Act of 1797 placed a tax on clocks. They are also known as Tavern clocks.
Acc. No: 372
Item No: 320
Subject Type: Clock
Object Type: Timepiece
Location: South Solar
Mediums / Material: Wood
Measurements Metric: 147cmH
Measurements Imperial: 58"H