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Tall case clock

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Collection Type

  • Clocks and timekeeping

Date

ca. 1760

GUSN

GUSN-26062

Description

Bonnet: Squared modified mansard type pediment with carved fret work, three gilded wooden ball finials, curved cornice moulding, columnar cornered moulding with glass panes at sides. Rectangular case with arched shaped hinged door and stepped moulding on rectangular base. Face: silver dials and stamped ornate hands, gilt brass filigree. Has weights and pendulum and three keys.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tall case clocks
timepieces
mahogany (wood)
Mahogany
CLOCK, TALL CASE

Associated Building

Gilman Garrison House (Exeter, N.H.),

Maker

Hughes, Thomas (Clockmaker)

Dimensions

107 x 19.75 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of William Perry Dudley

Accession Number

1966.1436

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