Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Clock, Shelf |
Catalog Number |
83.82.2325 |
Collection |
Timepiece |
Other Name |
Capucine |
Date |
1840 |
Description |
c. 1840 - Capucine Shelf Clock Made by Grand Chartreuse monks of the Chartreuse Mountains in France. Roman dial, foot missing, enamel face cracked. Detail around the outside of dial with 2 brass finials. Green plastic pull (replaced) Cylinder escapement and alarm, 15 day movement. One foot and pendulum in separate envelope. Measurements: Wide: 4.5 Height: 10.5 depth: 3 Dial Diameter: 4 |
Maker |
Chartreuse Grande |
Material |
brass, steel, enamel, |
Place of Origin |
France |
Notes |
These Carthusian monks are also the creators of Chartreuse liquor. 4 slides in slide cabinet 1 |