This grandfather clock was manufactured by the Colonial Clock Co. in Zeeland, MI. Â It is from their Henry Ford Collection. Â It is Design No. 5060 and Serial No. 803. Â It was purchased in January 1980. Â The 1979 Colonial Clock brochure listed the retail value at $1,490.
The full name on the clock face is "Tho's Jackson Preston". Â It is working and in original/excellent condition.
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The Henry Ford Museum Reproduction Program was the first of its kind to faithfully produce important, historic tall case clocks beginning in the early 1930's. This clock is a reproduction of one made by Thomas Jackson in Preston, Connecticut, circa 1760-1770. Made of choice tiger maple, the hood is embellished with whales' tail motif and has three finials resting on fluted plinths. The beautifully proportioned case also features a scalloped waste and intricately cut out baseboard. The solid brass face features delicate scroll work and has a fully functional second hand. This clock has an eight-day movement with Westminster chimes, chiming on the quarter hour.
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