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On Display: House - Montmorenci Stair Hall VI
Clock (Shelf clock)
Isidore Grenot
1795-1805
Category
Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments
Creator/Artist/Maker
Isidore Grenot (Maker)
Place of Origin
Paris; France; Europe
Materials
- Brass
- Gilt
- Enamel
- Ormolu
Museum Object Number
1957.1037
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.1037
Object Name
Clock (Shelf clock)
Category
Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments
Creator (Role)
Isidore Grenot (Maker)
Place of Origin
Paris; France; Europe
Date
1795-1805
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Plinth, under portrait bust
Inscription: "First in War, First in peace,/ and/ First in the hearts of his Countrymen" in script
Type: Signature
Location: Clock dial, below XII
Inscription: "Isidore" in black script.
Type: Signature
Location: Clock dial, above VI
Inscription: "Grenot / Edidit" in black script.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Brass
- Gilt
- Enamel
- Ormolu
Dimensions (inches)
18.25 (H) x 7.37 (W) x 4.5 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
46.36 (H) x 18.73 (W) x 11.43 (D)
Measurement Notes
Overall Width (base): 7 3/8"; Overall Depth (base): 4 1/2".