The clock has a white face with black Roman numerals. The clock face is surrounded by a metal bezel. Two metal pieces extend from the clock face to form the top of the lyre shape. The lyre shape is ornamental metalwork with a floral design. There are four strings in the middle of the lyre. The lyre sits on a flat rectangular base. An eagle sculpture sits atop the clock. The clock is against a white wall.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 1822–28
- Medium:
- Mahogany, gilt gesso, eglomise tablet, tulip poplar, white pine
- Culture:
- American
- Dimensions:
- 292 × 625 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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