Clock, Tall Case
- Object Name:
- Clock, Tall Case
- Creator:
- Smith, Luther
- Date:
- 1795-1810
- Material:
- Cherry case, brass works
- Dimensions:
- H-8.25 W-4.5 inches
- Description:
- Tall case clock made by Luther Smith of Keene, c.1795-1810.
Hood Section: Pierced fretwork pediment with three brass ball spiral finials set onto fluted plinths. Lunette shaped dial with painted decorative motifs of flowers and a ship at sea. Dial contains hour and minute hands as well as a second hand bit above and calendar below. Double key holes on dial. Interior clock works made of brass.
Waist section: Tombstone style pendulum door with small round window to see the pendulum. 1/4 round columns with brass capitals.
Base section: has slender bracket feet. - People:
- Smith, Luther
- Place of Origin:
- Keene, NH
- Item Number:
- 2011.150.48
- Accession Number:
- 2011.150
- Type of Material:
- Objects
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- Participating Organization:
- Historical Society of Cheshire County
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