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FEDERAL INLAID TALL CASE CLOCK Works by E. Massey, Newcastle, England

Offered by: Levy Galleries

Description
Works by E. Massey, Newcastle, England
(bap. 1768, d. 1852); (active 1790-1852)
New York, Circa 1800

Primary Wood: Mahogany
Secondary Woods: Poplar, White Pine

Reference: Massey is listed in Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World by G. H. Baillie as “a well-known maker. Invented the crank-roller lever escapement, & patented a pump-winding.”

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Mahogany, Poplar, White Pine.
Creation Date:	1800
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Federal
Dealer Reference #:	7150
Incollect Reference #:	310709

Dimensions

W.	20 in;	H.	97.5 in;	D.	9.75 in;
W.	50.8 cm;	H.	247.65 cm;	D.	24.77 cm;

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