Clock, Tall Case

Name/Title

Clock, Tall Case

Entry/Object ID

1971.115.075

Description

Tall case clock of mixed wood w/burls and inlaid front. Case has rope columns w/brass fittings. Clock Dial has corners painted w/tall, Welsh buildings. Top is a tall ship that moves as clock ticks. Clock has (3) three brass finials. Clock has Roman numerals and slot for passing days. (See article in Accessions file)

Use

Wedding present to Elizabeth & William Esmant.

Collection

Timekeeping

Made/Created

Date made

1810

Notes

Early Date: 1810 Made: Possibly made by L. L. Kelly

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Clock, Tall Case

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Clock, Floor

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Clock

Nomenclature Class

Timekeeping T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Dimensions

Height

87-1/2 in

Width

19-3/4 in

Depth

9 in

Material

Wood, Metal, Glass

Condition

Overall Condition

Good