Tall Case Clock

Furniture

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Tall Case Clock

Description

Tall case clock (familiarly known as a "Grandfather Clock"). Is in a fairly high country Federal style and is made of various woods including walnut and cherry. Has French feet. The three crowning urns may well be of later date.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

American, unknown

Role

Cabinetmaker

Date made

1790 - 1820

Time Period

late 18th-early 19th centuries

Place

Region

New England

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

212.4 cm

Width

48.6 cm

Depth

25.1 cm

Dimension Notes

Height includes the capping fretwork.

Materials

Material

Wood (cherry), Wood (walnut), Metal

Material Notes

The works and dial are metal.

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good