Is This...what Relative?

[bobm12]

Yep, off to the Wolfsonian Museum in Miami Beach as a treat from my daughter who is taking this particular class at the Florida International University. And here it was, but I don't know if it is a Grandfather or some other relative...one thing is for sure it is big!

 

 

[Geo]

That's a most unusual longcase clock, not a design that does it for me though!

[bobm12]

Me neither but it is impressive, specially when you are standing in front of it in person! That was the only clock/watch in the whole museum and it is not a working clock! Can you believe it!

Edited September 6, 2014 by bobm12

[Vich]

Offer your services Bob and at least we will see its workings.  I suppose if they get it working though someone will need to wind it up at regular intervals - seems a shame that it is lifeless though.

 

Cheers,

 

Vic

[bobm12]

You are so right Vich, and I had a mind to do just so, but honestly, I have never worked on clocks and I got a little scared! :) Not that they were looking for a watchmaker I guess...

[Vich]

Clocks are just geet big watches - can almost hear the gasps of indignation and horror (;-))

[WillFly]

The face seems overpowered by the weights, pendulum and case - out of proportion somehow - but the wood work and the metal work is lovely.

[Vich]

Spot on Will, I think it is regarded more as a piece of furniture. That is probably why there is no mention at all of the movement but great detail about the design of the case. Probably the Italian influence. Not my cup of tea though.

[bobm12]

Absolutely right. Also the picture does it no justice.

 

But back to the proportions and in a lighter note, maybe Piero, the designer, was compensating for some lack of.... What does Freud would say here? In any case, I pity this clock so lonely in the corner and NOT working!!! :thumbsd: