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Gift of Blaine Butler,  2004.124.2  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Travel Clock
Gift of Blaine Butler, 2004.124.2 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Travel Clock

Datelate 19th-mid 20th century
MediumBrass, metal, glass
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 3 1/8 x 2 3/4in. (8 x 7cm)
ClassificationsClocks
Credit LineGift of Blaine Butler
DescriptionTravelling guilloche clock. Frame of clock is square with rounded edges; has a thin brass border with decorative designs and a brass bow across top. Inner portion of frame is a coral color with a guilloche pattern. Border around face of clock is black with glass center. Face of clock is beige color with black numbers, 1-12; printed across bottom, "GERMANY". Thin, silver minute and hour hands, almost reaching 11:13. Back of clock has a retractable brass stand. Engraved across back, "GERMANY".
Object number2004.124.2
InscribedPrinted at bottom of clock face and engraved on back, "GERMANY".
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