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An early "Massachusetts Shelf Clock" in a fine Hepplewhite case, by Elnathan Taber, Roxbury, Massachusetts, circa 1800.

Artist:	Not Available
Category:	Clocks
SubType:	Clocks
Origin:	America-USA
Era:	18th Century
Height:	32.75 inches
Width:	13.5 inches
Depth:	6 inches



This shelf clock is a successful American form referred to as a “Massachusetts shelf clock” which was popularized by the Willard clock making shops. Elnathan Taber active in Roxbury from 1789-1854 was a successful apprentice of the renown Simon Willard. The clock features an early kidney shaped iron dial with beatle and poker hands. The lower tablet has floral decorations on a deep maroon ground centering a diamond, signed in block lettering with the makers name "E. TABER". The dial is also signed on the reverse by the dial painter "Taber's". The base section has a barber-pole inlaid perimeter around a vibrant panel of figured mahogany within a broad cross banded border with ovolo corners. The case rests on ogee bracket feet.

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