Longcase clock c. 1780
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This impressive longcase clock, created around 1780 by Pieter van den Bergh, stands tall at 280 cm. The clock’s intricate design features a detailed wood marquetry, adorned with gilded sculptures of angels, showcasing the craftsmanship and artistic sensibilities of the period. The intricate details and the striking presence of the clock highlight its decorative and functional value, making it a significant piece of 18th-century Dutch furniture and clockmaking.
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The case of this clock is designed to resemble a Classical column, with the fluting (narrow, vertical grooves) rendered in marquetry. Above the clock face are a mechanism with moving ships and a painted view of Rotterdam. In 1780 the Rotterdam cabinetmaker Oerberg organized a lottery, in which he most likely put up this clock as a prize.
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