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Mantle clock: Young Crusader Teaching a Saracen to Read
Object name
Mantle clock: Young Crusader Teaching a Saracen to Read
Date
ca. 1853
Medium
Bronze, enamel
Dimensions
Overall: 25 x 36 x 12 in. ( 63.5 x 91.4 x 30.5 cm )
Description
The figures of the cast portray a young Crusader in the act of teaching a Saracen companion to read. Figural group arranged over circular clock face with white and blue enamel disks.
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Josephine Willis
Object Number
1935.6a
Gallery Label
This clock and figures were supposedly exhibited in 1853 at the New York Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations at the Crystal Palace, where they received a prize in their particular class group. After the exhibition they were purchased by the donor's grandfather, Alfred Willis, and given to Mr. and Mrs. John P. Willis, father and mother of the donor.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
