Clock

Object Name:

Clock

Object ID:

1993.045.06

Creator:

Sessions Clock CompanyManufacturer

Place of Origin:

Bristol, CT

Date:

1920-1940

Description:

Clock, boudoir. Oval frame that pivots around pins that connect the frame to two upright projections from the rectangular brass base. Oval frame of brass with raised scroll designs, red metal plate inside frame with two rose decals above and below clock face, tan velvet backing. Round clock face 2.5" diameter, silver with black Arabic numerals and lettering: "SESSIONS" and "MADE IN U.S.A.", black pointed hands, convex glass covering, surrounded by brass frame. Round brass cover over clock works protrudes from back with wind-up key, small time setting knob and slot with metal tongue for regulating clock speed. Marking along one edge of slot "F" and "S" with marks in between.

Material:

Metal
Brass
Glass
Brass

Dimensions:

H-6 W-6.375 D-1.625 inches

Provenance:

Clock made by the Sessions Clock Co., Bristol, CT (in business 1903-1969). Belonged to the donor's mother, Florence Merrill Maynard (1906-1981), who lived in Nashua, NH.

Credit Line:

Gift of Jane L. Maynard Ward

People:

Maynard, Florence (1883-1981), Merrill, Florence (1906- )

Subjects:

Time, Timekeeping