Pendulum mantel clock, 1934-1935

Item — Object: 24

Identifier: Mem_inv_1399

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Pendulum mantel clock made in Germany by Gebr Junghans Uhrenfabrik. Used by Otto Nordenskjold in the 1902-1903 Swedish expedition to Snow Hill Island and abandoned in 1903 when he quickly had to leave his hut after being rescued by an Argentine rescue crew from Paulet Island, Antarctica. Found by Lincoln Ellsworth in the 1934-1935 Antarctic expedition.

Dates

Usage: 1934-1935

Extent

1 Object

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Physical Location

5-102 E-4

Physical Description

Pendulum mantel clock with a wooden case and a glass front door. The pendulum, clock frame, hands, and key are possibly made of brass. The dial is white with roman numerals.