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Object NameATO Clock

Designer René Lalique (French, 1860-1945)

Manufacturer Lalique et Cie

Made FromGlass, Patina, Metal, Wood, Electrical Wiring

Datedesigned in 1924

TechniqueMold-pressed, applied patina, assembled

SizeOverall H: 15.5 cm, W: 21.8 cm, D: about 10 cm

Accession Number2011.3.484

Credit LineGift of Elaine and Stanford Steppa

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Place Made

France, possibly Combs-la-Ville; France, possibly Wingen-sur-Moder

Physical DescriptionATO Clock, "Moineaux (Sparrows)". Colorless gray glass, patina, metal, wood, electrical wiring; mold-pressed, applied patina, assembled. Clock set within a dome-shaped glass mount decorated with two pairs of birds and flowering vines. Clock face is protected by a hinged glass cover with metal mounts. Back of clock is enclosed with thin wood insert and a hinged metal cover revealing clock parts and two light bulb sockets.
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