#  Mulliken Clock 

 





January 31, 2025

 

 

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[   ![brass spandrel depicting a fire, leafless tree, and seated figure](/sites/g/files/omnuum6411/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/2025-01/winter.png?itok=2RnIEcaS) 

 ](https://hvrd.art/o/305526)Celebrate the beginning of spring semester and the return of the "heartbeat" of the Ernst Mayr Library, the historic tall case clock. Made by Jonathan Mulliken (1746-1782) in Newbury, MA, this clock which belonged to Alexander Agassiz was given to the museum by his son Maximilian in 1930. It was reinstalled in the library in December 2024 after a monthslong restoration of the case and works.

Pictured here is one of the clock's decorative brass spandrels, a capped figure warming her hands by the fire, representing Winter. The other three corners feature a wine barrel, a sickle, and a wreath of flowers, i.e. Summer, Autumn, and Spring.

Drop by between **2:45-5:00 PM on Friday, 1/31/25**, for snacks and tours, and listen to the Mulliken clock chime on the hour. Bring your questions, meet the library staff, or just take a break.



 

 

 



 

 See also:- [ Agassiz ](/blog-categories/agassiz)
 
 

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