Tall Clock
The dial on this clock exemplifies the type of dial William Claggett made in his mature period. It is characterized by a large painted series of the moon's phases with a narrow name plate above it, which conforms to the arch. On this clock, the subsidiary dials are an unusual feature. The housing for the dial is stylistically the most advanced of the case housings for his works. The broken scroll pediment over and arched cornice is known on no other Claggett clock case.
Artwork Details
- Title: Tall Clock
- Maker: William Claggett (1696–1749)
- Date: 1740–50
- Geography: Made in Newport, Rhode Island, United States
- Culture: American
- Medium: Mahogany, red maple, tulip poplar
- Dimensions: 104 1/2 x 20 3/8 x 10 3/4 in. (265.4 x 51.8 x 27.3 cm)
- Credit Line: The Sylmaris Collection, Gift of George Coe Graves, 1930
- Object Number: 30.120.17
- Curatorial Department: The American Wing
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1760–90
Attributed to John Goddard (1723/1724–1785)
1760–85
Case by John Townsend (1732–1809)
1789
1750–90
Thomas Claggett (ca. 1730–1797)
1755–65
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