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Clock (Bracket clock)
Thomas Best, Edward Duffield
1760-1770
Category
Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments
Creator/Artist/Maker
Thomas Best (Maker)
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Walnut
- Mahogany veneer
- Iron
- Copper
- Silver
- Gold
- Lead
- Oak
Museum Object Number
1958.1929
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1958.1929
Object Name
Clock (Bracket clock)
Category
Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments
Creator (Role)
Thomas Best (Maker); Edward Duffield (Retailer)
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1760-1770
Materials
- Walnut
- Mahogany veneer
- Iron
- Copper
- Silver
- Gold
- Lead
- Oak
Dimensions (inches)
18.125 (H) x 10.375 (W) x 6.75 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
46.038 (H) x 26.353 (W) x 17.145 (D)
Measurement Notes
OH is with handle down. OW and OD are at base.
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Hummel, Charles F. 1976 A Winterthur Guide to Chippendale Furniture: Middle Atlantic and Southern Colonies.
• Published: fig. 123.