Clock (Shelf clock)

  • Category:

    Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments

  • Creator (Role):

    Aaron Willard (Artist)

  • Place of Origin:

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

  • Date:

    1810-1820

  • Materials:

    Mahogany veneer; Mahogany; Wood; Pine, white; Glass; Paint; Gilt; Brass

  • Museum Object Number:

    1961.1732 A, B


  • Complete Details



Object Number

1961.1732 A, B

Object Name

Clock (Shelf clock)

Category

Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Creator (Role)

Aaron Willard (Artist)
1757-1844

Place of Origin

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

Date

1810-1820

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Inscription; Dial plate; "Aaron Willard/BOSTON"

Materials

Mahogany veneer; Mahogany; Wood; Pine, white; Glass; Paint; Gilt; Brass

Dimensions (inches)

34 (H) , 13.25 (W) , 5.875 (D)

Dimensions (centimeters)

86.36 (H) , 33.655 (W) , 14.922 (D)

Measurement Notes

OH is with the finial. OW and OD are at the base molding.

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. 173.