C. F. A. Voysey (1857–1941). A rare Arts and Crafts oak mantel clock

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C. F. A. Voysey (1857-1941). A rare Arts and Crafts oak mantel clock, the dial inlaid with pewter letters 'Tempus Fugit', enclosing a simple clock movement with striker and pendulum. c.1902.

Voysey first designed a clock of this form with a decorated face for his own home, The Orchard in Chorleywood, in 1895. It is shown in a photograph of the hallway. The original design is now in the collection of RIBA, and the clock itself is held by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Two examples in oak are known: this one and the one held by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.

Dimensions
Height: 19.69 in (50 cm)
Width: 10.43 in (26.5 cm)
Depth: 7.01 in (17.8 cm)
Year of manufacture
1895
Designer
C. F. A. Voysey
Period
Arts & Crafts Movement
1890-1899
Style
Arts and Crafts
Condition
Excellent

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