Collection Highlights
Cake board
Date:
1825-1835
Object Number:
1937.1562
Medium:
Wood (possibly mahogany)
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Luce Center
Tall case clock
Object Number:
1925.123
Date:
ca. 1834
Medium:
Mahogany
Dimensions:
Overall: 98 x 21 3/4 x 11 1/4 x 2 in. ( 248.9 x 55.2 x 28.6 x 5.1 cm )
Marks:
painted: on dial: "JOHN PRINGLE NEW YORK"
painted: inside case: "1834"
Description:
Mahogany Gothic revival tall case clock; hood surmounted by large Gothic barrel arch that extends from front to back and four small gothic arches at corners, central arch once had [missing]extension at top; circular glass door set in square panel with molded border in front of clock; clock is circular and painted in black with Roman numerals, two small dials for minutes and date, and maker's name and location; panelled waist with Gothic arch door; base has two Gothic arch panels in front and one on each side; bracket feet meet skirt to form Gothic arches in front.
Gallery Label:
The clock's works were made by John Pringle, who is listed in the New York City directories as a watchmaker between 1820 and 1839. In 1834, his shop was located at 61 Liberty Street.
Credit Line:
Gift of Misses Isabella Vache Cox and Mary E. Cox
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
