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Tall Case Clock, 1716-1749

Summary

William Claggett is one of America's earliest clockmakers. Likely born in Wales in 1696, he came to the Colonies before 1714. By 1716, he settled in Newport, Rhode Island, where he remained until his death in 1749. He kept up with the latest styles throughout his life. This fancy clock dates to late in his career, one of a few surviving examples of his work.

William Claggett is one of America's earliest clockmakers. Likely born in Wales in 1696, he came to the Colonies before 1714. By 1716, he settled in Newport, Rhode Island, where he remained until his death in 1749. He kept up with the latest styles throughout his life. This fancy clock dates to late in his career, one of a few surviving examples of his work.

Artifact

Tall case clock

Date Made

1716-1749

Creators

Claggett, William, 1696-1749 

Place of Creation

United States, Rhode Island, Newport 

Creator Notes

Movement made by William Claggett of Newport, Rhode Island

Keywords

Tall case clocks 

Clocks 

Timekeeping 

Clocks and watches 

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

62.149.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

American tulipwood (wood)
Beech (Wood)
Brass (Alloy)
Burl veneer
Cherry (Wood)
Maple (Wood)
Pine (Wood)
Steel (Alloy)
Walnut (Wood)

Dimensions

Height: 99 in

Width: 20.75 in

Length: 11.25 in

Inscriptions

engraved on name plaque below hands arbor: W. CLAGGET / NEWPORT

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