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Granite Clockcase and Clock

Associated (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1867 - 1964)
Dateearly 20th Century
Object NameClock
Mediumpeterhead granite
ClassificationsGranite Industry
DimensionsOverall (Height x Width x Depth): 405 × 315 × 152mm
AcquisitionPresented in 1978 by Mr J McLaren.
LocationOn Display - Gallery 01
Object numberABDMS010462
Keywords
About MeClock case in Peterhead granite with turned bosses at either side of the clockface. These bosses, after turning and polishing were then applied to the carved case. Most of the polishing on the case was done by hand.
More About Me
Granite is a rock that was once molten. It is usually made of three minerals: feldspar (pink or white), quartz (grey) and mica (black).
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