Eight day shelf clock
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1878
Medium:
Wood, glass, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 1/2 x 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. ( 26.7 x 21.6 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Shelf clock with circular dial with black Roman numerals set in pedimented wooden case with molded base, with two brass columns mounted on sides of dial, and molded brass rings around dial and circular glass windows; brass lion head with floral scrolls applied to pediment.
Credit Line:
Purchased from the estate of Charles G. Thompson
Object Number:
1942.651
Marks:
incised: on back of clockworks: "ANSONIA CLOCK CO" and "A" (inside box inside diamond) and "4 1/2"
printed in black: on blue paper label affixed to inside of clock case door: "Prize Medal Awarded, Paris Exposition, 1878. / EIGHT DAY / BRADFORD / TIME / N
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1878
eMuseum Object ID:
29707
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Shelf clock
Classification:
Date:
1790-1850
Medium:
Bronze, other metal, enamel, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 15 1/2 x 5 x 4 1/2 in. ( 39.4 x 12.7 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
"Regency style" shelf clock with circular face set in urn-shaped bronze frame raised on square pedestal; white enameled sheet metal dial with black painted Roman numerals; face pierced once below dial with hole for winding key; pineapple finial on top.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Adelaide Milton de Groot
Object Number:
1947.517
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
29649
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Adirondack chair
Classification:
Date:
1987
Medium:
Wood, probably birch
Dimensions:
Overall: 38 x 24 1/2 x 17 in. ( 96.5 x 62.2 x 43.2 cm )
Description:
Adirondack armchair made from birch and other tree branches; chair back with branches forming diamond shape in center; woven splint seat; two plain front and side stretchers and one rear stretcher.
Credit Line:
Gallery Association of New York State
Object Number:
Z.1322
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1987
eMuseum Object ID:
29612
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Shelf clock
Classification:
Date:
1830-1880
Medium:
Mahogany, brass, other metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 18 x 14 x 11 in. ( 45.7 x 35.6 x 27.9 cm )
Description:
Shelf clock with rectangular wooden case with semi-circular top; columns carved on each corner with brass ball finials above; brass grillwork panels and handle rings in shell mounts on sides; principal clock dial with Roman numerals, smaller dial relating to chining function, and third dial unmarked; metal cylinder, hammer, and bells inside create musical chimes.
Object Number:
INV.261
Marks:
inscribed: on small dial: "CHIME" and "NOT CHIME"
handwritten(?): note found inside clock: "Clock stopped at 25 1/2 minutes past 10 o'clock. Presented May 1887. See letter book Rev. Dr. Porter"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
29556
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Shelf clock
Classification:
Date:
1875-1910
Medium:
Brass, other metal, marble
Dimensions:
Overall: 19 1/4 x 13 1/4 x 7 in. ( 48.9 x 33.7 x 17.8 cm )
Description:
Shelf clock set in white marble pedestal with brass statue of woman in classical dress with nude child playing a Greek double flute; ormolu grapevine mounts and band on pedestal; rear of pedestal pierced with circular, glass covered hole to reveal clockworks.
Object Number:
INV.239
Marks:
inscribed in black: on dial: ""-H---A BA--OUIN- / -ARIS & NEW YORK"
incised: on brass band on back: "1097"
painted in red: on back of clock: "48.260"
Gallery Label:
This clock has eight-day movement. The pendulum now in place may not be original.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
29547
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Clock pendulum
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1853
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 3/4 x 1 7/8 x 3/4 in. ( 22.2 x 4.8 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Circular brass pendulum with stem and two-pronged hook.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Josephine Willis
Object Number:
INV.233
Gallery Label:
This pendulum is part of clock (accessioned as 1935.6a) said to have been exhibited at the Crystal Palace in 1853.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1853
eMuseum Object ID:
29506
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Shelf clock
Classification:
Date:
1800-1820
Medium:
Wood, pewter, other metal, glass, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 35 1/8 x 9 1/8 x 4 1/4 in. ( 89.2 x 23.2 x 10.8 cm )
Description:
Shelf clock in the shape of a small tall case clock; pewter fretwork on either side of plinth with eagle finial; glass door with reverse painted flowers in corner over circular painted dial.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Irving S. Olds
Object Number:
1976.53
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
29503
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Banjo clock
Classification:
Date:
1821-1832
Medium:
Mahogany, brass, glass, paint, gilding
Dimensions:
Overall: 40 x 10 x 3 3/4 in. ( 101.6 x 25.4 x 9.5 cm )
Description:
Banjo wall clock with mahogany case, verre eglomisé landscape and decorative panels, and gilt wood panel frames, bracket, and finial.
Credit Line:
Gift of John V. Irwin
Object Number:
1961.2
Marks:
printed: on face: "Warranted by Curtis & Dunning"
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, this clock belonged to his great grandfather, William Vosburgh of Albany, New York.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1832
eMuseum Object ID:
29461
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Mantel clock
Classification:
Date:
1770-1789
Medium:
Gilded bronze, marble, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 20 x 13 7/8 x 7 3/8 in. ( 50.8 x 35.2 x 18.7 cm )
Description:
Rectangular Louis XVI mantel clock with glass case with gilded bronze frame mounted on white marble pedestal; circular white enamel dial set just above center of front of case and protected by convex glass window with gilt surround; front of case decorated with gilded bronze scrolling acanthus leaves, grape vines, eagle heads, laurels, a torch, and arrows, all surmounted by gilded bronze gallery; bronze pendulum with face at center of sunburst; visible escapement.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Lucille de Luze Foley
Object Number:
1957.41
Marks:
inscribed in black: on dial: "CHARLES BERTRAND" and "HGER DE L'ACADEMIE RLE DES SCIENCES"
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, this clock was presented to Richard Harison (1747-1829), appointed by George Washington in 1789 as the first United States Attorney for the district of New York.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1789
eMuseum Object ID:
29456
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Shelf clock
Classification:
Date:
1880-1900
Medium:
Wood, brass, other metal, textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 18 x 14 x 11 in. ( 45.7 x 35.6 x 27.9 cm )
Description:
Ebonized wood chiming shelf clock with square case with curved top and square base; central brass finial and one at each corner; ormolu mounts on front corners are busts of women atop scrolls and trailing flowers; glass door on front reveals four metal dials, a large central dial that keeps time and three smaller one that adjust chimes and speed; ormolu surrounds; brass fretwork on sides of case reveal green satin textile.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Frederick Griffith
Object Number:
1953.328
Marks:
inscribed: on central dial: "J. E. Caldwell Co. / PHILADELPHIA"
inscribed: on other dials: "CHIME", "SILENT", "SLOW", "FAST", "WESTMINSTER CHIMES", and "CHIME ON EIGHT BELLS"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
29449
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