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On Display: House - Lancaster Room
Clock (Bracket clock)
W. G. Shaw
1780-1800
Category
Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments
Creator/Artist/Maker
W. G. Shaw (Maker)
Place of Origin
England; Europe
Materials
- Mahogany
- Cedar, Northern white
- Brass
- Iron
- Paint
- Glass
Museum Object Number
1966.0511
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1966.0511
Object Name
Clock (Bracket clock)
Category
Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments
Creator (Role)
W. G. Shaw (Maker)
Place of Origin
England; Europe
Origin Notes
Secondary creation location: Philadlephia, Pennsylvania
Date
1780-1800
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Signature
Location: Movement
Inscription: "W G Shaw/ London/ No. 441".
Type: Inscription
Location: Dial
Inscription: "Robert Wood/ Philadelphia" painted in black script
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Mahogany
- Cedar, Northern white
- Brass
- Iron
- Paint
- Glass
Dimensions (inches)
9.875 (H) x 7.625 (W) x 3.75 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
25.083 (H) x 19.368 (W) x 9.525 (D)
Measurement Notes
OD same at pediment, feet and knees. OW same at feet and knees. W (pediment): 7.375 in.