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Clock (Tall clock)
Thomas Wagstaffe
1770-1780
Category
Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments
Creator/Artist/Maker
Thomas Wagstaffe (Clockmaker)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Mahogany
- Pine
- Gum, red
- Glass
- Brass
- Iron
- Silver
- Lead
Museum Object Number
1952.0246
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1952.0246
Object Name
Clock (Tall clock)
Category
Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments
Creator (Role)
Thomas Wagstaffe (Clockmaker)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1770-1780
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Engraved on the chapter ring
Inscription: "Thomas Wagstaffe London"
Mark/Signature: No
Subject(s)
- Quaker
Materials
- Mahogany
- Pine
- Gum, red
- Glass
- Brass
- Iron
- Silver
- Lead
Dimensions (inches)
118.5 (H) x 23 (W) x 12 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
301 (H) x 58 (W) x 30 (D)
Measurement Notes
OH from base 89.508 to cartouche; OW and OD at feet of base 89.508.
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Downs, Joseph & du Pont, Henry Francis. 1952 American Furniture: Queen Anne and Chippendale Periods, in the Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum.
• Published: fig. 206Article: Fales, Martha Gandy. 11//1962 "Thomas Wagstaffe, London Quaker Clockmaker". Connoisseur. CLI (609): 193-201.
• Published: p. 197, fig. 11Article: Fennimore, Donald L. 05//1975 "Metalwork". American Art Journal. 7 (1): 93-106.
• Published: p. 95.