CLOCK (GRANDFATHER TYPE)

Artist ANONYMOUS-NORTH AMERICA

Date17th Century

CountryUSA

MediumSC Other

DimensionsOverall: 238.8 × 59.7 × 38.1 cm (94 × 23 1/2 × 15")

ClassificationsDecorative Arts

Credit LineBrigham Young University, gift of William B. and Hanny Walker

Terms

Object number820039400

DescriptionThe object is a tall grandfather clock made of dark rosewood. The lowest section contains a central, oval carving; the middle section has a glass cover to enable the viewer to see the pendulum; the upper section contains the clock face with a golden, engraved background. The clock face contains Arabic numerals, elaborate scrolling, and a sun and moon movement directly above the 12. There are twin, doric columns on either side of the clock face and the pendulum. The top of the clock has a rounded, decorative cut. The base of the clock is stationed on carved lions-paw feet.

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