Component, Timepiece

Object ID:
1959.11131.1-.4
Community:
Massachusetts, Hancock
Description

Brass clock dials with Roman numerals. (.1) and (.3) are nearly identical with a central through-hole with six spokes connecting the center cylinder to a ring of brass where the Roman numerals are punched. The brass around the through-hole and the spokes have floral decoration. Behind the dial attached to the cylinder is a brass snail. The end of the cylinder is intentionally slit. (.2) is similar, but has only five spokes rather than six and has stippled decoration. There is a string wrapped around the cylinder. (.4) has a solid circular disk with a braided border and floral decoration around the central through-hole.

Massachusetts Hancock

Massachusetts Hancock

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