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Clock (Tall clock)
Jacob Eby, Emanuel Deyer
1810-1820
Category
Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments
Creator/Artist/Maker
Jacob Eby (Clockmaker)
Place of Origin
Manheim; Pennsylvania; Lancaster; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Mahogany
- Tulip poplar
- Walnut, black
- Brass
- Satinwood
- Mahogany veneer
Museum Object Number
1957.0627
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.0627
Object Name
Clock (Tall clock)
Category
Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments
Creator (Role)
Jacob Eby (Clockmaker); Emanuel Deyer (Cabinetmaker)
Place of Origin
Manheim; Pennsylvania; Lancaster; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1810-1820
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Dial, above main arbor
Inscription: Jacob Eby/ MANHEIM" in black paint
Type: Mark
Location: Movement, iron false plate
Inscription: "PATTON&JONES/ PHIL\A" stamped
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Mahogany
- Tulip poplar
- Walnut, black
- Brass
- Satinwood
- Mahogany veneer
Dimensions (inches)
105 (H) x 21.5 (W) x 11 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
266.7 (H) x 54.61 (W) x 27.94 (D)
Measurement Notes
OW is at cornice. OD is at feet. W (feet) 20.5 in.; W (base) 18.75 in.; W (trunk) 13.75 in.; D (cornice) 10.875 in.; D (trunk) 8.5 in.
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Cooper, Wendy A. & Minardi, Lisa. Paint, Pattern & People: Furniture of Southeastern Pennsylvania 1725-1850.
• Published: fig. 4.52 and 4.53, pp. 184 and 261.Book: Montgomery, Charles F., et al. 1966 American Furniture: The Federal Period, in the Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum.
• Published: no. 153.Book: Hansen, David S. 2013 An Intimate Look at the American Longrifle: Its Art and Evolution.