NAWCC Bulletin
August 1999 Volume 41/4 Number 321
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About the Cover

On the front cover, "Three Graces Revolving Dial Clock," 1880-90. Marble, brass, and silvered brass, donated to the NAWCC Museum by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cardella. The movement is signed A.D. Mougim & Coeur. Paris, France. The theme of the Three Graces (Aglae the Brilliant, Thalia the Verdant, and Euphrosyne the Inner Joy) was often used by French clockmakers during the 18th century. During the late 19th century, the Louis XVI style was again popular and several were produced which copied the original forms. This particular clock copies a piece by Falconet, ca. 1780, now in the Louvre. An 8-day brass round plate movement sits inside the urn. The silvered bands revolve to indicate the hours and minutes. The 1/2 hour and hour are signaled on bells. See Curator Michael Friedman's article, p. 515, for discussion of the kinds of lighting and plinths the new Museum will use to display this and other pieces in our collection. Photo courtesy the NAWCC Museum.