Collection Highlights
Noah's ark
1850-1900
1956.101
Wood, paint
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Eight day shelf clock
Object name
Eight day shelf clock
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. Thomson
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 / None genuine without A [inside box inside diamoned] this trademark / ANSONIA CLOCK CO. NEW YORK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
