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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Le Castel Clock
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

Le Castel Clock

Artifact ID1985.01232.01a-d
Object Type Clock, Mantel
Gifter
Maker (Swiss clockmaker, founded 1914)
Date November 18, 1985
Medium Wood, Glass, Metal (gold), Lacquer, Enamel
Dimensions37 × 15 × 5 1/2 in. (94 × 38.1 × 14 cm)
Physical DescriptionA footed-pedestal style mantel clock (.01a). The clock is decorated with a black varnished background and gold leaf gilding on the finials and edges. Painted throughout the clock are different yellow floral patterns. The mantel clock was created by Le Castle in Switzerland. On the bottom of the clock there is a gold plaque with black text stating The plaque reads "A son Excellence, Monsieur Ronald Reagan, Président des Etats - Unis d'Amérique, en commémoration de sa rencontre À Gestra avec Monsieur Mikhail Gorbatchev, Secrétaire général du Comité Central du Parti Communists de l'Union des Républiques Socialistes Soviétiques Au nom du Conseil fédéral Suisse, Kurt Furgler, Président de la Confédération 18 novembre 1985." The parts of the clock are numbered as follows: Top (.01b), base (.01c ), and pendulum (.01d).
Historical NoteIt was made by Le Castel of Switzerland, and given during a trip to Geneva for the Geneva Summit November 19, 1985.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Ronald Reagan during the Reagan administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January, 1989 for deposit with the Reagan Presidential Library.
National Archives Catalog CollectionRecords of the White House Gift Unit (Reagan Administration) (National Archives Identifier 6816362) and
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from Foreign Officials (National Archives Identifier 6816364)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. The Ronald Reagan 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.
Country/CultureSwitzerland
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