Name/Title
ClockDescription
8 day clock; dark wood case; brass works; 2 wood columns on front and 2 glass doors with reverse painting; lower door has 3 flowers with yellow centers and green leaves surrounded by 2 orange circles and light blue square with dark blue flowers in corners and some swirls; top door edged with green, has stylied design with white leaves and 8 flowers having yellow centers and white diamond shape in centers; face is white with black roman numerals and pink flowers and green leaves in corner. Paper label inside depicts a steam locomotive and has "The Breeze" over one of the drive wheels; also on label is "brass Clocks Brige, Peck and Co. Given to Shelby Co. Historical Society by James H. Nail" also transfer paper inside. Because weights are loose they have been subnumbered.Context
Owned by James H. Nail, deeded to the Historical Scoiety on March 31, 1928. Donated in the memory of Mary A. Nail, his late wife. Included in this donation is the family bible, which details the Wray/Nail family, and, at the time of writing, is missing (3/4/2026).Collection
James H. NailAcquisition
Accession
1986.001Acquisition Method
Found in CollectionMade/Created
Notes
Date: 19th Cent.
Made: Birge, Peck & Co.Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Nail, James H.Create Date
November 15, 2001Update Date
April 30, 2026