Clock

ca. 1860

Not on view

Since the mid-seventeenth century, French clocks have been prized for their elaborately embellished cases. Beginning with the reign of Louis XV (1715–1774), they became famous also for their intricate and finely crafted movements. This piece, typically French in its gilded, ornate design, was once owned by John Taylor Johnston, first president of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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Title: Clock
Maker: Auguste-Emile Rinquet-Leprince (1801–1886)
Date: ca. 1860
Geography: Made in Paris, France
Medium: Gilt bronze, porcelain
Dimensions: 28 x 13 5/8 x 10 3/8 in. (71.1 x 34.6 x 26.4 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Douglas M. Moffat, 1968
Object Number: 68.165.9a, b
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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