Object Number 1957.1025

Object Name

Clock (Bracket clock)

Category

Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Creator (Role)

Thomas Crow (Inspiration for fake)-1824

Place of Origin

England, United Kingdom, Europe

Origin Notes

Movement and case.

Date

1800-1915

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Inscription; Dial, signature boss; "Made by/ Thomas Crow/Wilmington" engraved
2. Inscription; Bell, interior; "C D" in black script, possibly ink

Subjects

Forgery

Materials

Walnut, black; Pine, white; Gilt; Iron; Brass; Paint

Dimensions (inches)

18.25 (H) , 10.25 (W) , 7.5 (D)

Dimensions (centimeters)

46.355 (H) , 26.035 (W) , 19.05 (D)

Measurement Notes

OW and OD are at the feet.

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Palmer, Brooks. 1950 The Book of American Clocks.
• Published: p. 175.