Clock, Shelf

Object Name:

Clock, Shelf

Object ID:

1972.089.022

Place of Origin:

Connecticut (probably)

Date:

1860-1890

Description:

Shelf Clock of type known as a "cottage" clock. Materials: probably mahogany and white pine; glass; brass (movement); zinc (dial). Rectangular case with round-edged cornice and base 2.75" high having beveled upper edge. Vertically oriented rectangular door, extending full width of case, with two glazed panels -- clear glass above and decorated glass below. Upper panel almost four times higher than lower panel. Lower panel decorated with a reverse transfer-printed design of scrolled acanthus in gold, red and green on a black ground. Door secured with a brass hook. Square painted zinc dial, beneath upper glass panel. Roman hour numeral; pierced steel hour and minute hands matching in design; a winding hole at right of center. Blockprinted scrolled spandrel ornaments in green. Thirty-hour brass movement.
Front of door and all sides of base are veneered probably with mahogany. Sides and top of case, stained wood, probably pine. Two nail holes in backboard. "921" written in pencil on inside of backboard. Separately stored parts: pendulum bob, winding key.

Material:

Wood
Glass
Brass
Zinc

Dimensions:

H-11.5 W-7.875 D-3.625 inches

Provenance:

Clock is part of a large clock (and related materials) collection, including not only clocks made in New Hampshire, but also several made elsewhere, acquired in New Hampshire 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)