By Hugh Birkett
An Indian laurel wall clock of small size, 1974
Designed and made by Hugh Birkett (1919-2002)
The vellum dial gilt embossed
'H. BIRKETT 1974'
Diameter 170mm
Depth 67mm
£1,200
Hugh Birkett favoured the use of multi-sided construction, whether it be for 'timber samples' boxes, wall clock or side cabinets. Various multi-sided 'timber samples' boxes are in the collection of Cheltenham Museum and Art Gallery.
The use of a contemporary battery driven movement is common with wall clocks by Hugh Birkett, see the Bonhams sale of his estate, on 17th September 2002 in Oxford, for examples.
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