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On Display: House - Memorial Library
Nocturnal
1750-1825
Category
Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments
Place of Origin
England or United States; United Kingdom or United States; Europe or North America
Materials
- Wood
- Brass
Museum Object Number
1964.1202
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1964.1202
Object Name
Nocturnal
Category
Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments
Place of Origin
England or United States; United Kingdom or United States; Europe or North America
Origin Notes
England or North America, per previous cataloguer.
Date
1750-1825
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Smaller wheel
Inscription: "L:B" and "G:B"
Type: Inscription
Location: Handle
Inscription: "Both Bears"
Mark/Signature: No
Materials
- Wood
- Brass
Dimensions (inches)
8.31 (L) x 4.25 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
21.11 (L) x 10.795 (Diam)
Measurement Notes
Overall Length (extended): 13 7/8"; (closed): 8 5/16".
Diameter is for wheel.