| Artist |
Black, Starr and Frost |
| Date |
c 1876-1900 |
| Description |
This mantel clock is an example of the work done by Black, Starr and Frost. It has a bell top with finials at the front corners, an arched door and openwork carving on the sides. The face is most notable in this work, it is engraved silver and ormolu (finely ground gold mixed into bronze) with speed and chime adjustment dials.
This clock is an example of a "three train" chiming clock which means it has three movements: one tells time, one strike the hour and one chimes on the quarter hour. Triple movement feature is possible because of it's triple fuse in the interior. A fuse is an element used in clockwork, it is a cone-shaped pulley with a spiral groove around it wound with a cord or chain which is attached to the mainspring barrel (see picture).
Black, Starr & Frost were also the makers of this clock's ornate engraved silver and ormolu face. They were among the leading silversmiths of New York in the late 19th century. The firm was founded in 1810 by Isaac Marquand and in 1876, after several different partnerships and changes in name, it became Black, Starr & Frost, the name by which it is known today. In addition to clocks, the firm also produced such items as swords and trophies. This clock can be found in the DuBarry Conference Room.
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| Dimensions |
H-13.75 W-11 D-3.5 inches |
| Material |
Brass/Bronze/Marble |
| Object ID |
1979.12 |
| Object Name |
Clock |
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