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Nom de l'objet : Clock, Tall Case
Catégorie de l'objet : Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology
Sous-catégorie de l'objet : Timekeeping T&E
Matériaux : Metal, Brass
Wood, Mahogany, Spruce, Oak
Numéro de catalogue : HF.80.93.6
Numéro d'accession : HF.80.93.6
Date de début de production : c.1860
Description : Tall case clock; removable capital; door to clock face has glass panel and square brass pull to open; door flanked by columns; face is squared with domed top, dome tracks days of the month/ moon phases- rotating color image behind half circle indicator from 1 to 29; below a circular clock face marked with roman numerals, ad two highly ornate hands, marked in black though the center of the clock face "TRENAMAN (space) P.E.ISLAND"; two brass key holes below; weight case has a door with brass lock and rectangular inlay in lower portion; base is inlaid with sections of veneer, probably oak; main body of clock is likely mahogany; sits on four feet; back and innards and likely spruce; metal key for weight case remains with clock
Commentaires : This clock was crafted by a local watch and clock maker, John Trenaman. John Trenaman was a well known watch and clock maker in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. In the 1863 Island directory, he was listed as a Jeweller & Watchmaker; his offices were located on the North side of Queen Square in Charlottetown.
Hauteur : 220.5
Largeur : 50.6
Profondeur : 25.2
Unité de mesure linéaire : Centimetre
Translittération de l'inscription : Marked in black though the center of the clock face "TRENAMAN (space) P.E.ISLAND
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Ville de l'établissement : Charlottetown
Province de l'établissement : Prince Edward Island

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