Shelf Clock

Bernard Gussow and Lorenz Rothkranz

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a shelf clock design. The image presents two detailed line drawings of a classical-style shelf clock, showcasing a front view and a side view. The front view details the clock face with traditional Roman numerals set within a decorative wooden framework atop a rectangular base. The side view reveals the clock’s profile, accentuated by its ornate top feature and the corresponding dimensions of each segment, all meticulously noted. The drawing is labeled with descriptive and dimensional notes, including materials and a scale reference.