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WALL SCONCE, ONE OF TWO

WALL SCONCE, ONE OF TWO

Cat. no.: 14.6.2

Artist: Unknown

Date: 19th c.

The sconces are the same in high Rococo style. Each consists of three curved arms with acanthus leaves that spring from the center of an acanthus spray flush with the wall. This last has applied...

Scabbard

Scabbard

Cat. no.: 14.72.2

Artist: Unknown

Date: 19th c.

The leather sheath has panels of bone stained green on the front at top and bottom and framed in damascene work. The panels are carved with lions and birds. It ends in a small ball of metal. This...

BOOKEND IN THE FORM OF CUPID, ONE OF TWO

BOOKEND IN THE FORM OF CUPID, ONE OF TWO

Cat. no.: 14.86.1

Artist: Sterling Bronze Company (Manufacturer)

Date: 20th c.

The bookend shows a cupid leaning back against a large towel. He graps the towel with his hands. One foot is placed forward as though he is stepping into water. The base is square.

BOOKEND IN THE FORM OF CUPID, ONE OF TWO

BOOKEND IN THE FORM OF CUPID, ONE OF TWO

Cat. no.: 14.86.2

Artist: Sterling Bronze Company (Manufacturer)

Date: 20th c.

The bookend shows a cupid lifting a towel as though to dry himself. He is seen from the back. He lifts the right corner high. The base is square.

FIGURINE OF CUPID

FIGURINE OF CUPID

Cat. no.: 14.91

Artist: Eugène Soleau (Foundry)

Date: c. 1900

Striding cupid is weeping, left arm outstretched and right hand over eyes. Base is gilt bronze simulating rough ground and in turn is set in a round base of red marble with turning.

FLOOR CLOCK

FLOOR CLOCK

Cat. no.: 16.1

Artist: Balthazar Lieutaud (Cabinet Maker)

Date: ca. 1760

Veneered in tulipwood and kingwood, the rectangular case consists of three sections. The base is mounted on three sides with an ormolu Greek key pattern, which also runs along the sides of the...

CLOCK

CLOCK

Cat. no.: 16.2

Artist: Charles Guillaume Manière (Clockmaker)

Date: ca. 1795

The octagonal case of this clock is topped by a pair of doves that rests on an octagonal pedestal with tasseled fringe and four pairs of goat's legs. The dial is in white enamel with black Arabic...

CLOCK

CLOCK

Cat. no.: 16.29

Artist: Edward F. Caldwell & Company, Inc. (Maker)

Date: 20th c.

The clock has a case that looks like a pagoda. It is made from gilt bronze. The entire surface is covered with openwork in floral designs and circles. On the front is an opening for the clock...

CLOCK CASE

CLOCK CASE

Cat. no.: 16.3

Artist: Unknown (Maker)

Date: ca. 1785

Hillwood’s clock case, one of five known examples of similar design and function, was made in Paris around 1785. The earliest model (located in a private collection today) was...

CLOCK

CLOCK

Cat. no.: 16.35

Artist: Cassan (Clockmaker)

Date: ca. 1800

The round clock face, rimmed in gilt bronze, is set in an octagonal frame in white biscuit which in turn is set within a square. The resulting small triangular corners, contain in each a metal...

CLOCK

CLOCK

Cat. no.: 16.36

Artist: Unknown

Date: 19th c.

The case of the clock works is drum-shaped and topped by a small urn in marble with scrolled handles. Attached to the underside of the drum are two floral sprays joined with a cluster of small...

CLOCK FROM GARNITURE

CLOCK FROM GARNITURE

Cat. no.: 16.38.1

Artist: Unknown (Manufacturer)

Date: early 20th Century

Part of a garniture with two urns (cassolettes). Leaning against the round clock case at the right is a semi-draped nymph in lacquered bronze in the round, placing a garland around the shoulders...

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