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Clock bracket (Lantern clock)
1725-1825
Category
Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments
Place of Origin
North Netherlands; Netherlands; Europe
Materials
- Wood
- Iron
- Lead
- Brass
- Gilt
- Gesso
- Paint
Museum Object Number
1958.1024 B
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1958.1024 B
Object Name
Clock bracket (Lantern clock)
Category
Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments
Place of Origin
North Netherlands; Netherlands; Europe
Origin Notes
Called a "Friesland" or Diutch wall clock for the region of northern Holland. Previously catalogued as made in New York colony.
Date
1725-1825
Materials
- Wood
- Iron
- Lead
- Brass
- Gilt
- Gesso
- Paint
Dimensions (inches)
17.375 (H) x 13.5 (W) x 5.75 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
44.133 (H) x 34.29 (W) x 14.605 (D)
Measurement Notes
OW is at the brackets. OD is at the feet.
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Thesis: LaFond, Edward Francis. 06//1965 "The Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum Collection of American Clocks". M.A. University of Delaware Winterthur Program in Early American Culture
• Published: pp. 79-80.