Tramp art style clock with key

NameTramp art style clock with key

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Place madeNorth America

MediumWood, metal, glass, varnish, paint

DimensionsOverall: 13 3/16 x 8 3/4 in. (33.5 x 22.2 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, gift of Eric Zafran, FA.2010.97.82a-e

Object numberFA.2010.97.82a-e

Collections

United States and Canada

DescriptionWarm dark stained chip carved "church" (a) has large inset pendulum clock with white face, black numbers and brass rim. Centered in the peak over the clock is a rosette and at each top front corner is a small "bell tower", each neatly chip carved overall. Inside the back is an envelope (b) holding a letter (c) with instructions on operation of the clock and the clock pendulum (d) and winding key (e).