Cloissone Shelf Clock, Brass, Glass
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Description: Eastern style gilded bronze Cloisonne clock surrounded with beveled glass and enamel Cloisonne pictures.There are four posts and a steeple with finials. There is an oval picture of a lady in western dress on two sides with blue and floral surroundings. The pendulum has a different picture of a woman. The clock chimes.
History: The invention of the mechanical clock in the 13th century initiated a change in timekeeping methods from continuous processes, such as the motion of the gnomon's shadow on a sundial or the flow of liquid in a water clock, to periodic oscillatory processes, such as the swing of a pendulum or the vibration of a quartz crystal, which had the potential for more accuracy. In mechanical clocks, the power source is typically either a weight suspended from a cord or chain wrapped around a pulley, sprocket or drum; or a spiral spring called a mainspring. Mechanical clocks must be wound periodically, usually by turning a knob or key or by pulling on the free end of the chain, to store energy in the weight or spring to keep the clock running.
Provenance: N/A
Dimensions: Weight (Pounds & Ounces) = 16.5 | Height(in) = 17 | Width(in) = 8 | Depth(in) = 7
Size of Artwork(in): 17" x 8" x 7"
Artist Name: Unknown
Medium: Bronze, glass, enamel, paint.
Circa: 20th Century
History: The invention of the mechanical clock in the 13th century initiated a change in timekeeping methods from continuous processes, such as the motion of the gnomon's shadow on a sundial or the flow of liquid in a water clock, to periodic oscillatory processes, such as the swing of a pendulum or the vibration of a quartz crystal, which had the potential for more accuracy. In mechanical clocks, the power source is typically either a weight suspended from a cord or chain wrapped around a pulley, sprocket or drum; or a spiral spring called a mainspring. Mechanical clocks must be wound periodically, usually by turning a knob or key or by pulling on the free end of the chain, to store energy in the weight or spring to keep the clock running.
Provenance: N/A
Dimensions: Weight (Pounds & Ounces) = 16.5 | Height(in) = 17 | Width(in) = 8 | Depth(in) = 7
Size of Artwork(in): 17" x 8" x 7"
Artist Name: Unknown
Medium: Bronze, glass, enamel, paint.
Circa: 20th Century
Condition
There is some tarnish of the brass areas. One small check in the front glass at bottom left. The clock is in working order upon inspection.
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Cloissone Shelf Clock, Brass, Glass
Estimate $100 - $300
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