Object Number 1957.1011 A - H

Object Name

Clock (Lighthouse clock)

Category

Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Creator (Role)

James Conlon (Possible maker)

Simon Willard (Possible maker)
1753-1848
RELATIONS: BENJAMIN WILLARD (OLDER BROTHER); AARON WILLARD (YOUNGER BROTHER); PAUL REVERE (BUSINESS PARTNER); ELNATHAN TABER (APPRENTICE)

Place of Origin

Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America

Date

1900-1925

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Inscription; Dial; "SIMON/ WILLARD" painted (not a signature)

Materials

Mahogany; Mahogany veneer; Pine, white; Brass; Copper; Silver; Ormolu; Lead; Velvet

Dimensions (inches)

29.75 (H) , 10.25 (W) , 9.25 (D)

Dimensions (centimeters)

75.565 (H) , 26.035 (W) , 23.495 (D)

Measurement Notes

OW and OD at base.

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Montgomery, Charles F., et al. 1966 American Furniture: The Federal Period, in the Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum.
• Published: no. 175.
[Book] Davidson, Marshall B. 1967 The American Heritage History of Colonial Antiques.
• Published: p. 212.
[Article] Stretch, Bonnie B. 1979 Looking for Simon Willard. American Art and Antiques. (July)
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[Book] Harris, H. G. 1980 Collecting and Indentifying 19th Century American Clocks.
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[Book] Long, Jane S & Long, Richard W. 2000 Heritage Preservation Caring for Your Family Treasures.
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