Richard Bartholomew Smith's Wunderkammer

Andrew Montana

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    Abstract

    It stands like an eye-dazzling sentinel in the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, until it performs, as if by magic, on the hour (plate 1). That is, if the mechanisms are working. This bizarre, composite object of horology, technology, and ornamental art remains an iconic example of Victorian popular culture, made to entertain, amaze and instruct in celebration of Australias centennial year of British settlement, 1888. The rich gilt details, the lettering, the architectural forms, moving and static figurines, and the painted images and portraits belie the cedar cases original overall shoddy construction
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)4-9
    JournalAustraliana
    Volume37
    Issue number3
    Publication statusPublished - 2015

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