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Wall clock

Collection Type

  • Clocks and timekeeping

GUSN

GUSN-224792

Description

Seth Thomas schoolhouse wall clock. The face is octagonal with roman numerals and minute notches. The hands are spade and without tails. Above the number five is the winding port. The bottom is hexagonal with a smaller glass door. There is an oval slot in the glass through which the pendulum is visible.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wall clocks
oak (wood)
metal
glass (material)
paint (coating)
Clock, Wall

Inscription

"Seth Thomas" (Applied)

Additional Identification Number

FD179

Maker

Seth Thomas Clock Company (Clockmaker)

Dimensions

21 13/16 x 14 5/16 x 3 12/16 (HxWxD) (inches)

Accession Number

2006.44.1611

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