Mantel Clock (Cleveland Museum of Art 2011.204)
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
c. 1780–90
Cleveland Museum of Art object 2011.204: Mantel Clock, c. 1780–90. France, Paris. Marble, gilt-bronze, glass; overall: 70.5 x 58 x 20.5 cm (27 3/4 x 22 13/16 x 8 1/16 in.). Details are those of this museum object; how far it represents a wider type has not been independently verified.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 3
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Historical context
This clock echoes elements of Greek mythology. At left, Athena stands with her helmet on and shield ready. Screen reader support enabled.
Physical characteristics
- Materials
- marble, gilt-bronze, glass
- Dimensions
- Overall: 70.5 x 58 x 20.5 cm (27 3/4 x 22 13/16 x 8 1/16 in.)
- Measurements
- Overall: 70.5 x 58 x 20.5 cm (27 3/4 x 22 13/16 x 8 1/16 in.)
- Material and technique
- marble, gilt-bronze, glass
Identification
- Date recorded
- c. 1780–90
- Culture period
- France, Paris
- Holding institution
- Cleveland Museum of Art
- Museum object number
- 2011.204
- Published references
- Mann, C. Griffith, and Amy Bracken Sparks. "Acquisitions 2011." Cleveland Art: Cleveland Museum of Art Members Magazine 52, no. 2 (March/April 2012): 10-27. Mentioned and reproduced: p. 26
- Museum classification
- Stone
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: this record describes a single museum object; confirm the wider type, maker attribution and specifications against horological references.