Ewe

Staffordshire

1820

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On a rectangular base the clock case is in the form of war trophies including helmets, swords, and a shield, the finial is in the shape of a helmet surmounted by a bird-like creature with outstretched wings; the clock is set in a gilt-bronze mount. Originally a pocket watch holder with the clock a later addition.
Oval dark blue jasper medallion with white relief profile portrait of Alexander Pope (1688-1744), English poet and critic, born in London, his father being a Roman Catholic linen-draper..
Bust in profile left in civilan dress with the Order of the Black Eagle and the Iron Cross, in cast iron frame.
On a square base with four leafy feet, the pierced round pin cushion holder with padded pin cushion in the center on a foot with eight stylized leaf supports, atop the pin cushion kneels a winged cherub supporting a padded thimble holder on its head.