Object Timeline

1952

  • Work on this object began.

1973

  • Work on this object ended.

1988

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

  • You found it!

Secticon Clock, ca. 1962

This is a clock. It was designed by Angelo Mangiarotti and manufactured by Portescap. It is dated ca. 1962 and we acquired it in 1988. Its medium is phenol-melamine, brass. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Jacqueline Davidson. It is credited Gift of Jacqueline Davidson.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 15.2 x 13 cm (6 x 5 1/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Secticon Clock, ca. 1962; Designed by Angelo Mangiarotti (Italian, b. 1921); Manufactured by Portescap (Switzerland); Italy; phenol-melamine, brass; H x W: 15.2 x 13 cm (6 x 5 1/8 in.); Gift of Jacqueline Davidson; 1988-95-1

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