Object Details
Maker
Vladimir Makovsky, French, born Russia (1884-1966)
Producer
Black, Starr and Frost Co., American, founded 1810
Description
Clock comprised of rock crystal cylinder stacked atop a pagoda-inspired onyx base with floral decoration set into mother-of-pearl. Clock face boasts flattened scene of swimming koi with gem-encrusted fish-shaped hands emerging from two lotus blooms at center.
Credit Line
Siegelson, New York
Date
ca. 1930
Accession Number
61.2016.3
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
timepieces & measuring devices
Exhibitions
Object Name
Clock
Type
Clock
Medium
Rock crystal, mother-of-pearl, abalone, gold, hardstone, coral, jade, diamonds, onyx
Dimensions
H x W x D: 7.1 × 7.1 × 5.1 cm (2 13/16 in. × 2 13/16 in. × 2 in.)
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Exhibitions Department
Data Source
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
chndm_61.2016.3