Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments
Arsandaux (Merchant)
Paris, France, Europe
1815-1820
Ormolu; Marble; Brass; Enamel
Cast, Gilded
1957.0782
Object Number1957.0782 |
Clock (Mantel clock)
Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
Arsandaux (Merchant)
Paris, France, Europe
1815-1820
1. Signature; Clock dial; "Arsandaux/ PARIS" painted in script
2. Inscription; Clock works; "Douillon"
3. Inscription; Front, lower clock case on banner; "WASHINGTON. / First in WAR, First in PEACE, / First in the HEARTS of his COUNTRYMEN" cast into applied ornament
4. Inscription; Clock case, plinth under eagle; "E PLURIBUS UNUM" engraved
American Revolutionary War; George Washington; President; Government
Ormolu; Marble; Brass; Enamel
Cast, Gilded
20 (H) , 14.12 (W) , 5.37 (D)
50.8 (H) , 35.88 (W) , 13.65 (D)
Text available soon.