Clock

Object/Artifact

-

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Clock

Entry/Object ID

PM.65.721 a-e

Description

Friesland wall clock with hooded dome, faced by filigreed gilt lead coat-of-arms, between rampant lions: above face, gilt lead openwork decoration with red coat-of-arms between rampant lions, above vines, etc.; flanking face of clock, polychromed lead mermaids; flanking wooden back of clock, larger polychrome mermaids; brass works, mahogany feet (4 flattened ball feet); on face of clock, two polychrome cherubim flanking basket of fruit; platform at bottom with curved edges; brass covered lead weights, brass wheel and chain.

Collection

Philipsburg Manor Object Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1600 - 1699 Date made: r. 1600 - 1699

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

BOX 14
PM.65.721 A-E
PM.65.721

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

29-1/2 in

Width

14 in

Depth

10 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 29 1/2 x 14 x 10 in. (74.9 x 35.6 x 25.4 cm)

Material

brass, Walnut, Mahogany, Lead, Steel, Cardboard

Condition

Notes

Overall Analysis: Repaired by Geo. Haller 68-69. Remarks: Details of condition: Pendulum missing; bent. 6/77 - fell, filigree bent, spools broken off.

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

Label on back of photograph: "An unusually fine Friesland wall clock, circa 1680. The characteristic Dutch clock and from the region where the First Lord of the Manor lived while in Holland. Shown in the Lord of the Manor's office."

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Union Church, Storage, Shelf 23A