clock

Name/Title

clock

Entry/Object ID

2004.04.33

Description

Small (7 inch diameter) yet heavy brass clock for shipboard use. Comes with clock key attached in back.

Collection

Captain LeRoy Platt Collection

Condition

Overall Condition

Poor

Date Examined

May 26, 2006

Examined By

Troy Rohrs

Notes

Clock looks quite worn- Brass outer casing is tarnished, with adhesive tape residue around the edge. Clock face has glass cover which is cracked and has heavy adhesive tape residue on the surface. Clock face is also very worn and dirty under the glass cover. At this point it is not known if clock still functions.

Reason for Exam

Routine Report

Overall Condition

Poor

Date Examined

May 26, 2006

Examined By

Troy Rohrs

Surface

Tarnish

Mechanism

Do not know if clock currently works.

Notes

Clock very worn- clock's brass casing is tarnished, face is dirty, and glass cover is cracked. Clock also has heavy adhesive tape residue on glass and brass surface. Do not know if clock works at present. Damage Information: Glass cover cracked, with adhesive tape residue on surface, clock face is dirty, and brass casing is tarnished, with some tape residue on brass.