J. & J. G. Low Art Tile Works
Shelf Clock

Public Domain

ExpandFavorite

Manufacturer J. & J. G. Low Art Tile Works (American, active 1878–1907)American, active 1878–1907

HorologerWorks attributed to New Haven Clock Company (American, 1853–1960)American, 1853–1960

CultureAmerican

Titles

Shelf Clock

Datec. 1884

PlaceBoston, Massachusetts, United States

MediumBrass and earthenware

Dimensions12 × 9 3/4 × 6 in. (30.5 × 24.8 × 15.2 cm)

Credit LineMuseum purchase funded by Dr. and Mrs. John R. Kelsey, Jr.

Object number82.15

Current Location

The Audrey Jones Beck Building

109 Long & Sarofim Gallery

On view

Explore Further

Department

Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design

Object Type

TIMEPIECES

Provenance[David M.S. Pettigrew, New York]; purchased by MFAH, 1982.
Exhibition History"In Pursuit of Beauty: Americans and the Aesthetic Movement", Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, October 20,1986–January 12,1987.

"Art Across America," National Museum of Korea, Seoul, Korea, February 4–May 19, 2013; Daejeon Museum of Art, Daejeon, Korea, June 17–September 1, 2013.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks

Stamped interior on tile: J.&J.G.LOW. / PATENT / ART TILE WORKS, / CHELSEA, / MASS.,U.S.A. / COPYRIGHT 1884, / byJ.G.&J.F.LOW.

Cataloguing data may change with further research.

If you have questions about this work of art or the MFAH Online Collection please contact us.