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Carriage clock

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Collection Type

  • Clocks and timekeeping

GUSN

GUSN-244282

Description

Brass carriage clock [A] with brass key [B] and wooden carrying case [C]. Clock face has plain white front with roman numeral numbers. Wooden carrying case has hinged lid and glass panel front with protective sliding cover. Exterior covered in diamond patterned paper. Slot inside case to store key.

Details

Descriptive Terms

carriage clocks
brass (alloy)
gears
velvet (fabric weave)
Clock, Carriage

Inscription

"OVINGTON BROTHERS CO/NEW YORK/MADE IN FRANCE" (Black text)
"SR/FA" ("S" over "R" and "F" over "A")
"OVINGTON BROTHERS CO/NEW-YORK" (Gold text on red ribbon)

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

France

Dimensions

4 x 3 x 2 1/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Accession Number

2006.44.3583A-C

Places

France

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