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Carriage clock case

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-244281

Description

Wooden carrying case for a carriage clock. Glass panel front with protective sliding cover. Exterior covered in diamond patterned paper. Purple velvet interior, hinged lid. Brass clock key engraved "11704" inside.

Details

Descriptive Terms

cases (containers)
wood (plant material)
paper (fiber product)
velvet (fabric weave)
Case

Inscription

"11704" (Engraved)

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

4 3/4 x 3 3/4 x 3 1/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Accession Number

2006.44.3582

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