Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments
Simon Willard (Maker)
Roxbury, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America
1805-1810
Mahogany; Pine, white; Brass; Glass; Gilt; Paint
1957.0952 B
Object Number1957.0952 B |
Clock (Clock works)
Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
Simon Willard (Maker)
1753-1848
RELATIONS: BENJAMIN WILLARD (OLDER BROTHER); AARON WILLARD (YOUNGER BROTHER); PAUL REVERE (BUSINESS PARTNER); ELNATHAN TABER (APPRENTICE)
Roxbury, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America
Only case has origin of Roxbury, Massachusetts.
1805-1810
1. Inscription; Bottom tablet; in gilt "S. WILLARD PATENT"
2. Inscription; interior of pendulum box door; pink paint "Willard & Nolan/ Boston"
Mahogany; Pine, white; Brass; Glass; Gilt; Paint
41.5 (H) , 10.375 (W) , 3.75 (D)
105.41 (H) , 26.353 (W) , 9.525 (D)
OW and OD at bottom of pendulum box.
Text available soon.
[Book] Montgomery, Charles F., et al. 1966 American Furniture: The Federal Period, in the Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum.
• Published: no. 159.
[Book] Priddy, Sumpter. 2004 American Fancy: Exuberance in the Arts, 1790-1840.
• Published: fig. 113, pp. 68-69.