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Object Name |
Clock, Novelty |
Catalog Number |
86.55.1 |
Collection |
Timepiece |
Other Name |
Gas light Clock |
Date |
1890-1910 |
Description |
c.1905 gilt 7 jewels Grade 84 Milk glass dial with Waltham watch movement. Arabic numerals and some small traces of American Waltham Watch Co. in black on dial. Arm on back extends and fits down over a gas jet to illuminate the clock dial. Footed dial could also be used as a table clock if candle tray accessory was attached. Candle tray is not present with this piece |
Maker |
Watham Watch Co. |
Material |
glass and brass |
Place of Origin |
Waltham, Massachusetts, USA |