Emanuel Annala’s grandfather clock

This grandfather clock was originally made in 1821. It was redecorated with the current paintings in 1875. The painting at the bottom is about the sacrifice of Cain and Abel. The pendulum cabinet bears the words Kuule isääs joka sinun siittänyt on ja älä katso äitiäs ylön, koska hän vanhaksi tulee (“Listen to your father, who sired you, and do not despise your mother when she is old”). The cabinet also bears the name of the new owner, Emanuel Emanuelin Poika Annala, and the date 21 September 1875. The clock cabinet is from Kannus. The paintings were made by Funskin Jussi

Photo: Matti Kilponen, 2021.