Tall case clock
Artist/Culture
Thomas Harland
(American, born in England, 1735–1807)
Dateabout 1790
Mediummaple, brass, glass
Dimensions224.5 cm (88 3/8 in.)
ClassificationsFurniture
Credit LineBequest of Judge John M. Woolsey
Object number1946.19
DescriptionThe clean, conservative lines of this Federal style tall case clock are enlivened by its lively burled, or "tiger," maple surface. It has a scroll pediment with three urn finials, two of which sit on short, rectangular plinths on either side, with the third at the pediment's apex. On either side of the hood's front surface are two free columns with plain shafts, and beveled molding of the front and sides. The dial door has a small knob and a rounded arch to accomodate the clock face, which is painted with a bouquet of flowers in its lunette and similar decoration for its spandrels. The second bit is missing. Below the curved calendar aperture is the painter maker's name and the location of his workshop, [Thos. Harland/Norwich/Ct.]. There is beveled molding between the hood and trunk, which has quarter-round fluted columns with Doric capitals on its front edges. The trunk door is arched with swuare and rounded edges, and beveled molding attaches the trunk to the base. Flanked by similar columns to the trunk, the front base panel is composed of nine pieces. These are held together by a square center panel with concave points. The base's bottom molding is beveled, and four bracket feet support the clock. The proper left foot has been partially restored. The rear surface is not accessible.ProvenanceJudge John M. Woolsey
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