Name/Title
ClockEntry/Object ID
PM.65.721 a-eDescription
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 CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
UnknownAttribution
MakerNotes
Dates: 1600 - 1699
Date made: r. 1600 - 1699Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
BOX 14
PM.65.721 A-E
PM.65.721
Dimensions
Dimension Description
OverallHeight
29-1/2 inWidth
14 inDepth
10 inDimension 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, CardboardCondition
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 RemarksNote
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
StorageNoteNote
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Union Church, Storage, Shelf 23A