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1975-90, Print
Tho: Tompion, Automatopoeus
1975-90, Print

Tho: Tompion, Automatopoeus

Date1697
After work by Sir Godfrey Kneller (1646-1723)
Engraver John Smith (ca. 1652 - ca. 1742)
OriginEngland, London
MediumMezzotint engraving
DimensionsOverall: 15 3/8 × 10 1/2in. (39.1 × 26.7cm)
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1975-90
DescriptionLower margin reads: "Tho: Tompion Automatopaeus/ G. Kneller Eques Pinx: / I. Smith fe: et ex:"
Label TextPortrait of Thomas Tompion (1639-1738) was a famous English clockmaker and watchmaker. He's depictrd here holding one of his watches.
ProvenanceNot known prior to CW acquisition from Christopher Mendez, English Print Catalog #30, April 1975, Lot 113.