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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Furniture
Object ID
1982.999
Date Range
1982
Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Furniture
Description
The first of limited edition reproductions of a Christian Eby 8-day clock. Produced by Hamilton Watch Company in 1982. Modeled after a c. 1790s clock privately owned in Lancaster.
Federal era case has extensive inlaid ornament: inlaid corner columns, rosettes on scrolled pediment, line inlay, and a fan patera within oval above waist door. Painted white dial with moon wheel.
Date Range
1982
Year Range From
1982
Year Range To
1982
Made By
Hamilton Watch Company
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Ware Commons
Storage Wall
East Wall
Storage Shelf
Upper Wall Platform
Subcategory
Timekeeping T&E
Inscription Text
Plaque on Front: Presented to Lancaster County Historical Society to commemorate Hamilton Watch Company's 90th anniversary May 11, 1982.
Object Name
Clock, Tall Case
Material
Wood
Condition
Excellent
Object ID
1982.999
Notes
Brass plaque on trunk reads:
PRESENTED TO
LANCASTER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
TO COMMEMORATE
HAMILTON WATCH COMPANY'S'
90TH ANNIVERSARY
MAY 11, 1982
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Accession Number
1982.999
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