Collection Highlights
Minaret Turkish Cigarettes
Date:
Object Number:
PR.031.111.AMER.MIN
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Wall clock with barometer
Object Number:
INV.257
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Oak, brass, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 41 x 11 1/2 x 3 in. ( 104.1 x 29.2 x 7.6 cm )
Marks:
inscribed: clock dial "CHELSEA/ NEGUS/ NEW YORK"
inscribed: barometer dial; "T.S. & J.D. NEGUS/ NEW YORK"
Description:
Oak Eastlake-style wall clock and barometer; at top is a circular brass clock with polished steel dial plate with arabic numerals mounted on oak frame with rounded scroll top; long waist with detachable glass-fronted case with thermometer (broken) and side columns and applied scrollwork; on square base is a circular brass barometer with polished steel dial plate above fan-shaped plinth; case decorated with incised and applied Eastlake bosses and carving; some carved elements missing.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
