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On Display: House - Billiard Room South Alcove
Clock (Lighthouse clock)
James Conlon, Simon Willard
1900-1925
Category
Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments
Creator/Artist/Maker
James Conlon (Possible maker)
Place of Origin
Boston; Massachusetts; Suffolk; New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Mahogany
- Mahogany veneer
- Pine, white
- Brass
- Copper
- Silver
- Ormolu
- Lead
- Velvet
Museum Object Number
1957.1011 A - H
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.1011 A - H
Object Name
Clock (Lighthouse clock)
Category
Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments
Creator (Role)
James Conlon (Possible maker); Simon Willard (Possible maker)
Place of Origin
Boston; Massachusetts; Suffolk; New England; United States; North America
Date
1900-1925
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Dial
Inscription: "SIMON/ WILLARD" painted (not a signature)
Mark/Signature: No
Materials
- Mahogany
- Mahogany veneer
- Pine, white
- Brass
- Copper
- Silver
- Ormolu
- Lead
- Velvet
Dimensions (inches)
29.75 (H) x 10.25 (W) x 9.25 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
75.565 (H) x 26.035 (W) x 23.495 (D)
Measurement Notes
OW and OD at base.
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. 175.Book: Davidson, Marshall B. 1967 The American Heritage History of Colonial Antiques.
• Published: p. 212.Article: Stretch, Bonnie B. 1979 Looking for Simon Willard. American Art and Antiques. (July)
Book: Harris, H. G. 1980 Collecting and Indentifying 19th Century American Clocks.
Book: Long, Jane S & Long, Richard W. 2000 Heritage Preservation Caring for Your Family Treasures.