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Clock (Bracket clock)
Benjamin Rittenhouse
1780-1800
Category
Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments
Creator/Artist/Maker
Benjamin Rittenhouse (Maker)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Swietenia
- Tulip poplar
- Glass
- Brass
- Iron
Museum Object Number
1961.1655 A, B
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1961.1655 A, B
Object Name
Clock (Bracket clock)
Category
Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments
Creator (Role)
Benjamin Rittenhouse (Maker)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1780-1800
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Signature
Location: Dial, lower portion
Inscription: "Benj\n Rittenhouse: fecit" engraved
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Swietenia
- Tulip poplar
- Glass
- Brass
- Iron
Dimensions (inches)
18 (H) x 11.06 (W) x 8.31 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
45.72 (H) x 28.1 (W) x 21.11 (D)
Measurement Notes
OH is with handle up.
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Forman, Bruce Ross. 2000 Clockmakers of Montgomery County, 1740-1850.
• See p. 86 for a another bracket clock signed by Benjamin Rittenhouse.Book: Fennimore, Donald L. & Hohmann, Frank L. 2023 David Rittenhouse Philosopher-Mechanick of Colonial Philadelphia and His Famous Clocks.
• Biography: pp. 73-81.