Artist: J Matrat/Arnay Le Duc
Title: French Mother of Pearl inlaid wood decorated wall clock
Date: this date appears 2x hand written inside clock: 2.17.66
Medium: wood, glass, inlaid wood, metal
Dimensions: L24 x W 18.75 x D 5 1/8 inches
Description: Wavy-edged, octagonal shaped frame with glass that lifts up for access to clock. Round clock face with brass edge, Roman numerals and traditional filigree hands. Wavy edged frame is painted in a black and faux burl pattern. Inside surrounding clock face is inlaid wood and mother of pear in floral and free-form pattern. Clock key taped to inside.
Provenance: label inside says Earls Clock House, 5423 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15206
Condition report
in good condition aside from some areas of chipping in the wood frame that have been repaired and painted over, some cracks in wood on the underside, and broken hour hand, which is taped to inside of clock. The brass edging is slightly dented and lifts up off clock face, some light scratches in the glass.
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