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Clock pendulum

Clock pendulum
Object name 
Clock pendulum
Date 
ca. 1853
Medium 
Brass
Dimensions 
Overall: 8 3/4 x 1 7/8 x 3/4 in. ( 22.2 x 4.8 x 1.9 cm )
Description 
Circular brass pendulum with stem and two-pronged hook.
Credit Line 
Gift of Miss Josephine Willis
Object Number 
INV.233
Gallery Label 
This pendulum is part of clock (accessioned as 1935.6a) said to have been exhibited at the Crystal Palace in 1853.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.