Clock, Shelf

Object Name:

Clock, Shelf

Object ID:

1972.089.102

Creator:

Jennings Brothers Mfg. Co.Clockmaker

Place of Origin:

Bridgeport, CT

Date:

circa 1900

Description:

Small shelf clock of rococo design, with case and gilded metal case of elaborate form. Materials: unidentified metal; brass; paper (dial). Case is widest at top, narrowing above splayed legs. Projecting symmetrical floral designs at top of sides and high concave shell at center top. C-scrolls decorating sides of case and forming inner outlines of legs. Recessed, circular dial at center of widest area of case with glass cover set within a brass-plated bezel or "sash." Circular opening at back of case through which covered back of movement is visible. Projecting through circular cover are a winding key, a knob for setting hands and a regulation lever.
Round printed paper dial with arabic hour numerals and steel hour and minute hands matching in design. "MADE IN U.S.A." printed at bottom of dial. "J.B. 243" cast into bottom of case. One-day brass movement.

Material:

Metal
Paper
Brass

Dimensions:

H-5.25 W-3.5 D-2.375 inches

Provenance:

Part of a large clock collection (and related materials) including not only clocks made in N.H., but also several made elsewhere, acquired in N.H. by the donor (Charles S. Parsons, 1904-1988) and probably used here. However, no information about New Hampshire acquisition or use provided with regard to this clock.

Credit Line:

Gift of Charles S. Parsons

People:

Parsons, Charles S. (1904-1988)