Case and Dial
The clock is housed in an ebony veneered oak case, characterized by a molded base and cornice. The aesthetic is defined by its basket top, which is decorated with repousse work. The case is raised on short, round gilt feet. Additional ornamentation includes four urn and flame finials at the corners and seven smaller urn finials associated with the top structure. Access to the interior is provided by glazed doors on both the front and rear faces.
The dial is a nine-inch square composite design featuring a matted center and gilt cherub spandrels. A silvered chapter ring displays roman numerals and is framed by a wheatear border. Functional apertures include a mock pendulum opening positioned below the 12 o'clock marker and a date window situated above the 6 o'clock position. The clock incorporates cast carrying handles on the sides, which also feature repousse strapwork frets containing naturalistic imagery.
Evidence for this section
- “the ebony veneered oak case on short, round gilt feet and with molded base and cornice, glazed doors to the front and back, the sides with repousse strapwork frets with naturalistic ornament, and cast carrying handles”
- “surmounted by four urn and flame finials and a repousse basket top”
- “nine inch square composite dial with wheatear border, matted center, gilt cherub spandrels, roman numeral silvered chapter ring, mock pendulum aperture below 12:00, date aperture above 6:00”