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English, England

Tall Case Clock, ca. 1780

Description

Maker

  • Unknown

Culture

English

Title

Tall Case Clock

Year

ca. 1780

Medium

Mahogany and oak with brass

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • oak,
  • brass (alloy),
  • brass (alloy),
  • mahogany

Dimensions

228.6 x 53.7 x 29.2 cm (90 x 21 1/8 x 11 1/2 inches) circa

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Carved:Standring Bolton At top:TIME FLIES PURSUE IT MAN FOR WHY TAY DAYS ARE BUT A SPAN

Place

England

Type

  • Decorative Arts,
  • Timepieces

Credit

Bequest of Mr. Charles L. Pendleton

Object Number

04.085

Projects & Publications

Publications

The Pendleton Collection

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