Table Clock by the Workshop of David Roentgen

Case Construction and Materials

The clock is built upon a substrate consisting of oak and pine, which is finished with mahogany veneers. The rectangular case design adheres to a symmetric, architectural profile, elevated on a molded base. The wood surfaces are accented by brass and gilt bronze fittings, which provide contrast to the mahogany veneer.

The upper section of the clock terminates in a flat top, surrounded by a brass gallery with finials at each corner. The visual composition is further refined by vertical brass elements situated beneath the circular dial, which add a rhythmic quality to the front façade of the case.

The construction incorporates a hinged or removable glazed panel at the rear. This design allows for visual access to the clock's movement, including the bell and the bob of the pendulum.

Dial and Timekeeping Display

The circular enamel dial is centrally positioned on the front of the case. It displays Roman numerals for the primary hour markings. The dial also includes what appear to be subsidiary rings or indicator scales, suggesting additional timekeeping functions beyond standard hours and minutes.

The hands, mounted at the center, rotate over the enamel surface. The placement of the dial within the mahogany case is framed by a circular brass bezel, consistent with the use of brass accents throughout the clock's exterior composition.

Provenance and Documentation

The clock is identified in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art under the accession number 2002.237. The museum documents the object as a product of the Workshop of David Roentgen, originating from Neuwied am Rhein.

The object was received by the museum as a gift from The Ruth Stanton Family Foundation, donated in honor of Wolfram Koeppe in 2002. This documentation remains the primary reference for the object's attribution, date, and provenance.