Shelf clock
Classification:
Date:
1857-1880
Medium:
Wood, brass, other metal, glass, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 19 3/4 x 9 7/8 x 3 1/4 in. ( 50.2 x 25.1 x 8.3 cm )
Description:
Wooden shelf clock with two columns with pointed finials and steeple-shaped top; central, hinged panel with two panes of glass, a clear upper pane revealing unadorned white clock dial with Roman numerals, and a reverse-painted lower pane with scene consisting of a black printed depiction with polychrome highlights of an intersection with buildings, figures, and a horse and buggy.
Object Number:
INV.254
Marks:
painted in black: on clock face: "WCC"
printed in black: below reverse-painted scene: "STANWIX AND CONGRESS HALLS"
printed in black: on paper affixed to inside of clock: "WATERBURY CLOCK CO, WATERBURY, CONN. / MANUFACTURERS OF / EIGHT DAY AND 30 HOUR /
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
1446
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bracket clock
Classification:
Date:
1779-1788
Medium:
Gilt bronze, other metal, enamel, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 16 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 7 1/4 in. ( 41.9 x 19 x 18.4 cm )
Description:
Gilt bronze bracket clock with pagoda-shaped frame raised on four legs, and seated Asian figure finial; enameled dials, two smaller dials (possibly for date) and spherical insert, half encrusted with blue faceted glass pieces and half with clear cut glass pieces behind arch-shaped glass door; decoration consists of applied gilded metal floral swags and interlaced strapwork; rectangular door at back opens to reveal panel protecting clockworks, bell and pendulum.
Object Number:
INV.253
Marks:
incised: on panel protecting clockworks: "Rob't Philp / London"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1788
eMuseum Object ID:
374
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cupboard base
Classification:
Date:
1750-1800
Medium:
Pine, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 33 3/4 x 33 1/8 x 17 1/4 in. ( 85.7 x 84.1 x 43.8 cm )
Description:
Pine cupboard base once painted red (now stripped); rectangular form with molding on top for missing upper section; one centered cupboard door with wooden knob pull;applied moldings at front edge and sides; bracket feet formed from extension of front.
Object Number:
INV.14981
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
320
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.









