Clock

Object/Artifact

-

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Clock

Entry/Object ID

PM.65.92 a-c

Description

Friesland clock, hanging: walnut shelf, with gilt lead crest at top, in form of lions flanking shield, mermaids carved and painted, flanking clock area: shelf with square hole for weights at bottom, scrolled decoration at bottom; clock proper with brass and steel works, and bell, crest of gilt lead in form of scrolls with shell motif, "wings" at each side of face, in form of birds and viny scrolls, face with Roman numerals for hours, Arabic for minutes, painted shore scene; gilt lead skirt of shell motif; in four bulbous small walnut legs, which set on platform of case; brass and steel pendulum and rod; brass chain and pulley-weight.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1668 - 1699 Date made: r. 1668 - 1699

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

PCR 1145
PM.65.92 A-C
PM.65.92

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

29 in

Width

12-1/2 in

Depth

9 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 29 x 12 1/2 x 9 in. (73.7 x 31.8 x 22.9 cm)

Material

brass, Lead, Walnut, Steel

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Repaired 1968. Details of condition: Top crest of case needs soldering-2 pieces. Works seem to need repairs.

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial

Note

Deaccessioned in 2025 - poor condition; transitioned to study collection [CAM, 3/18/26]