Musical Tall Case Clock, 1798-1799

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Tall case clock

Date Made

1798-1799

Creator Notes

Case attributed to Matthew Egerton Jr. and movement by Leslie & Williams

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

55.100.5

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Brass (Alloy)
Mahogany (Wood)
Veneer
Burl veneer
Steel (Alloy)

Technique

Inlay (Process)
Veneering

Dimensions

Height: 92.25 in
Width: 20.25 in
Depth: 10.5 in

Inscriptions

Painted on face above bird: BUNKERHILL. INDIAN CHIEF. YANKY DODLE. TINK-A-TINK. BANKS THE DEE. DANVILLE.
Musical Tall Case Clock, 1798-1799