The National Watch and Clock Museum
 European Gallery

Shelf Clock, c.1835
maker unknown
France

This shelf clock, in the shape of a lyre, is finely decorated with tortoise shell veneer and white enamel. An inverted pendulum allows the bob to swing back and forth behind the wooden harp strings.

Donated by New York University
83.82.102

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