Casemaker
Théodore Doriot(French, active 1868–1894)French, active 1868–1894
HorologerClock by
Phillipe Mourey(French, 1840–1920)French, 1840–1920
Retailerfor
D. C. Jaccard and Company(American, active 1864–1873)American, active 1864–1873
CultureFrench
Titles
- Mantel Clock
Datec. 1870
Retailed inSaint Louis, Missouri, United States
Made inParis, France
MediumGilt metal, steel, poplar, and enamel
Dimensions20 7/8 × 21 1/2 × 8 1/8 in. (53 × 54.6 × 20.6 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Mrs. Eugenie Bullitt Branch in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Girault
Object numberB.85.14
Non exposé
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Department
Bayou BendObject Type
ProvenanceGiven as a wedding gift to Eugene Girault (1832–1913) and Theresa Harriet Dickinson (1851–1921), St. Louis, Missouri, 1870; by descent to their granddaughter Eugenie Bullitt Branch (1899–1986), Cypress, Texas; given to MFAH, 1985.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Marked on clockface: D. C. JACCARD & Co / ST LOUIS MO
Marked on back of case: 3 PH MOUREY 68
Marked on front left of case: E DORIOT
Marked on back of case: 3 PH MOUREY 68
Marked on front left of case: E DORIOT
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