Clock
Maker
Waterbury Clock Co.
(active Waterbury, Connecticut, 1857-1922)
Date1910
MediumBronze with tan marble and glass
DimensionsOverall: 10 1/2in. (26.7cm)
ClassificationsT&E FOR TIMEKEEPING
Credit LineProctor Collection
Terms
Object numberPC. 699
DescriptionDog's head clock w/bronze dog's head on marble base; beveled glass frontOn View
Not on viewCollections
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Label TextDuring the late nineteenth century, novelty clocks and watches became popular additions to offerings from the clock industry. Clocks were created in a variety of amusing forms as well as examples that could glow, make noises, and perform mechanical functions. This clock, which features a dog's head holding a small carriage clock in its mouth as gently as it would hunting game, would have been a popular addition to a man's office, study, or library. The clock was made by the Waterbury Clock Company during the height of its popularity. The firm, which was also a major producer of watches, went through numerous reorganizations and in 1969 ultimately emerged as part of the Timex Corporation.
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