Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Clock |
Catalog Number |
79.24.14 |
Collection |
Timepiece |
Other Name |
Gas Light Clock |
Date |
1880-1890 |
Description |
c.1885 7 jewels Milk glass dial with Waltham watch movement. Blue Roman numerals painted on dial and American Waltham Watch Co. in black. 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. Has original black carrying case. |
Maker |
American Waltham Watch Company |
Material |
glass, wood, cloth, and brass |
Place of Origin |
Waltham, Massachusetts, USA |