1957.1037 Clock, view 1, post conservation treatment
  • 1957.1037 Clock, view 1, post conservation treatment
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Clock (Shelf clock)

  • Category:

    Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments

  • Creator (Role):

    Isidore Grenot (Maker)

  • Place of Origin:

    Paris, France, Europe

  • Date:

    1795-1805

  • Materials:

    Brass; Gilt; Enamel; Ormolu

  • Museum Object Number:

    1957.1037


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Object Number

1957.1037

Object Name

Clock (Shelf clock)

Category

Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Creator (Role)

Isidore Grenot (Maker)

Place of Origin

Paris, France, Europe

Date

1795-1805

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Inscription; Plinth, under portrait bust; "First in War, First in peace,/ and/ First in the hearts of his Countrymen" in script
2. Signature; Clock dial, below XII; "Isidore" in black script.
3. Signature; Clock dial, above VI; "Grenot / Edidit" in black script.

Materials

Brass; Gilt; Enamel; Ormolu

Dimensions (inches)

18.25 (H) , 7.37 (W) , 4.5 (D)

Dimensions (centimeters)

46.36 (H) , 18.73 (W) , 11.43 (D)

Measurement Notes

Overall Width (base): 7 3/8"; Overall Depth (base): 4 1/2".

Object Description

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