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Watch stand (Watch holder)
1840-1875
Category
Plaster (Chalkware)
Place of Origin
England, France, or United States (East Coast); Possibly United Kingdom; Europe or North America
Materials
- Plaster (chalkware)
- Glass
- Wax
Museum Object Number
1980.0142
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mrs. Harry W. Lunger
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Complete Details
Object Number
1980.0142
Object Name
Watch stand (Watch holder)
Category
Plaster (Chalkware)
Place of Origin
England, France, or United States (East Coast); Possibly United Kingdom; Europe or North America
Date
1840-1875
Materials
- Plaster (chalkware)
- Glass
- Wax
Techniques
- Molded
- Painted
Dimensions (inches)
13.93 (H) x 9.31 (W) x 4.18 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
35.4 (H) x 23.65 (W) x 10.63 (D)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Article: Cohen, Bea. 07/31/1992 American Chalkware 1860-1890. Antiques and the Arts Weekly. (7/31/1992): S-32 to S-33.
• See for period references to chalkware and bibliography.Book: Robacker, Earl F. 1965 Touch of the Dutchland.
• Differently modeled architectural watch holder with columns: p. 135, much the same overall shape, but with relief figure of cherub (Christ?) in niche. Different painted flowers flank figure.Catalogue: Pook & Pook Inc., Downingtown PA (sales cat.).
• Differently modeled chalkware watchstand sold at auction: September 24-25, 2013 sale, lot 993, "Pennsylvania chalkware watch hutch" portraying a three-dimensional pair of lovers, at the top.Catalogue: Pook & Pook Inc., Downingtown PA (sales cat.).
• Differently modelled chalkware watchstand sold at auction: October 11-12, 2013 sale, lot 1155, "Pennsylvania chalkware watch hutch" portraying a three-dimensional pair of lovers, at the top.