Paul T. Frankl (American, born Austria, 1887–1958). <em>Clock</em>, late 1920s. Chrome-plated and enameled metal, glass, plastic, 7 3/4 x 5 7/8 x 3 3/4 in. (19.7 x 14.9 x 9.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, H. Randolph Lever Fund, 85.110. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 85.110_view2_bw.jpg)

Clock

Artist:Paul T. FranklWarren Telechron Company

Medium: Chrome-plated and enameled metal, glass, plastic

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Dates:late 1920s

Dimensions: 7 3/4 x 5 7/8 x 3 3/4 in. (19.7 x 14.9 x 9.5 cm)

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Museum Location: Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor

Accession Number: 85.110

Image: 85.110_view2_bw.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Rectangular clock face with radiating bands of alternating gold and gray. In center, circular clock face dial with blue bands and black numbers. Black and silver hands. Glass panel fits in front (probably not original). Side panels are enameled in black and blue triangles separated by chrome lines. Top of clock is chromed metal with diamond shape raised in surface. CONDITION: Clock face scratched and dirty, especially near base where glass slides in. Chromed metal on sides heavily corroded with dirt; intersection of enameled sides and chrome case encrusted with dirt. Edges of chrome case heavily corroded. Blue enamel triangles at sides crackled, proper left is chipped. Opening at back with control dials and plug is dirty and scratched. Back plastic plate has remains of sticky material near top (perhaps tape).

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