Object Details
Maker
Works signed by Burrows Dowdney (Clockmaker, active ca. 1768-1771); carving of case attributed to John Pollard (British, 1740-1787; active Philadelphia 1765-1787)
Date
ca. 1770
Geography
United States: Pennsylvania: Philadelphia
Culture
North American
Medium
wood; mahogany
Dimensions
Overall: 105 in x 19 in x 10 in; 266.7 cm x 48.26 cm x 25.4 cm
Provenance
Possible descent in the family of Thomas Shields.
Inscriptions
Silver dial with upper moon disc inscribed "Burrows Dowdney, Philadelphia."
Credit Line
On loan from The Dietrich American Foundation
Collection
The Diplomatic Reception Rooms, U.S. Department of State, Washington, D.C.
Accession Number
RR-L1966.0057