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On Display: House - Mordington Hall
Clock (Shelf clock)
Daniel Balch Jr.
1790-1835
Category
Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments
Creator/Artist/Maker
Daniel Balch Jr. (Maker)
Place of Origin
Newburyport; Massachusetts; New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Mahogany
- Pine, white
- Silverplate on brass
- Brass
- Iron
- Glass
- Lead
Museum Object Number
1957.0628 A - M
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.0628 A - M
Object Name
Clock (Shelf clock)
Category
Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments
Creator (Role)
Daniel Balch Jr. (Maker)
Place of Origin
Newburyport; Massachusetts; New England; United States; North America
Date
1790-1835
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Signature
Location: Dial, lunette
Inscription: "Dan\l. Balch jn\r./ Newbury Port" engraved
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower case door, inside top
Inscription: "D Ober Jan 12 1863" in pencil
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Mahogany
- Pine, white
- Silverplate on brass
- Brass
- Iron
- Glass
- Lead
Dimensions (inches)
29 (H) x 12.25 (W) x 6.5 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
73.66 (H) x 31.115 (W) x 16.51 (D)
Measurement Notes
OH with finials. OW and OD are at base. W (cornice) 9.5 in. (24.0 cm); W (waist) 11.375 in. (28.7 cm); D (cornice) 5 in. (12.6 cm); D (waist) 5.75 in. (14.5 cm).
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. 168.