Théodore Doriot
Mantel Clock

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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

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TIMEPIECES

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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