Skip to main content
Collections Menu
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Pillar Clock
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Pillar Clock

Artifact IDMO 1943.148.9
Object Type Clock
Gifter
Maker (Austria-Hungarian, born 1880)
Mediummarble, iron alloy, copper alloy, metal, mechanical parts, glass, enamel
Dimensionsoverall H 17 in x W 5 7/8 in x D 5 1/2 in (43.2 cm x 14.9 cm x 14 cm )
Physical DescriptionA clock in the shape of a pillar of white marble mounted on a marble base and surmounted by a gilt copper alloy eagle. The clock is at the center of the pillar and has a white enamel coated steel face. As it works, the clock move up and down a rod attached to the pillar. Etched in marble on the reverse of the base: A. HAMBURGER / H. WINDSOR, N.Y. An adhesive sticker on the underside of the base has the typed text: Aladar Hamburger. The base of the pillar clock is supported by four brass feet.
Historical NoteThis pillar clock was presented to Franklin Roosevelt by the maker, New York City watchmaker Aladar Hamburger. It is on display in FDR'S PRIVATE STUDY in the Permanent Exhibit.

Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDeposited at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum by Franklin D. Roosevelt. It was donated as a bequest of FDR to the Library in 1947.
Credit LineEstate of Franklin D. Roosevelt
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPersonal Possessions of the Roosevelt Family (National Archives Identifier 782689)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - PossiblyCopyrightCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
In Collection(s)
On view
Related Links