Théodore Doriot
Mantel Clock

Mantel Clock

Public Domain

Mantel Clock
CasemakerFrench, active 1868–1894
HorologerFrench, 1840–1920
RetailerAmerican, active 1864–1873
CultureFrench
Titles
  • Mantel Clock
Datec. 1870
Made inParis, France
Retailed inSaint Louis, Missouri, United States
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
Not on view

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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
DescriptionThis clock was given as a wedding present in 1870. The figures on the clock include a mounted hunter who is about to kill a boar with a spear. Though the subject might seem violent today, images related to hunting and dead game were popular during the late nineteenth century and were considered especially appropriate for dining rooms.
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

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