Traveling case 1580–85 Watchmaker: Bartholomew Newsam Bartholomew Newsam is the earliest known native English maker of small domestic clocks, yet his few surviving works are remarkably similar to French clocks. In this example, the cylindrical gilded-brass case contours to the shape of the movement contained inside: the perforated dome of the upper section follows the form of an interior bell. The leather and gilded-brass outer case, which protected the clock during travel, has a special opening at the top for easy access to the Traveling case 194107

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