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Signed on the dial by Rutland's leading clockmaker, Nicholas Goddard, this tall clock stands as a Vermont masterpiece and one of the finest examples of Federal-era craftsmanship from the bucolic state.

This exceptional D.J. Gale Astronomical Calendar gallery clock ranks among the most intricate and visually captivating American wall clocks of its era. It was crafted in partnership with Welch, Spring & Company, and Daniel Jackson Gale in Forestville, Connecticut.

A Contemporary Master Revives America's "Most Beautiful Clock"

In 2005, the late Massachusetts clockmaker Foster S. Campos crafted what would become his third Girandole wall timepiece of that year. At first glance, his creation appears to be an heirloom from the early 19th century, featuring a mahogany case, a gilded eagle finial, and convex glass panels illuminated with painted ornamentation. However, it stands as a modern reproduction of one of the rarest and most celebrated American clock styles: the Girandole, first patented around 1820 by Lemuel Curtis of Concord, Massachusetts.

Pennsylvania’s Moonlit Masterpiece

Around 1805, Peter Gift Jr. of Kutztown, PA., built a tall case clock that still captivates visitors. Rising in rich, figured mahogany, the case exhibits all the hallmarks of Reading cabinetmaker Daniel Rhein and his apprentice, Henry Quast — a connection reinforced by striking similarities to works signed by Daniel Rose, Benjamin Whitman, Daniel Oyster, and Jacob Diehl, examples of which now reside in the Berks County Heritage Center and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

An Important Federal Mahogany Tall Case Clock by the Quaker clockmaker Joshua Wilder, Hingham, Massachusetts, circa 1820, Cabinet by Abiel White (Weymouth, Massachusetts)**

This beautifully crafted Federal tall-case clock showcases the work of the renowned clockmaker Joshua Wilder (1786–1860) from Southeastern Massachusetts. It features a case attributed to Abiel White (1766–1844), a prominent cabinetmaker from Weymouth. The partnership between Wilder and White is one of the most notable collaborations in early 19th-century New England clockmaking. Both artisans played crucial roles in the influential Quaker communities of Hingham and Hanover. Wilder, a student of John Bailey II (1751–1823), built upon Bailey’s connection with White, which resulted in most of Wilder’s movements being housed in White’s elegant cases.

This exquisite Georgian bracket clock was made by Thyar Pitt of London, who was active from 1784 to 1811. Dating to around 1790, it exemplifies the high standards of late 18th-century English clockmaking and is notable for its rare, refined features.

Few pieces of antique furniture command as much respect and admiration as the Irish Chippendale tall clock crafted by the esteemed Dublin clockmaker John Reilly around 1760. This extraordinary timepiece exemplifies the elegant proportions and fine craftsmanship characteristic of mid-18th-century Irish design, reflecting the rich materials that defined that era.

This rare timepiece, dating back to approximately 1816, represents the earliest known developmental form of the iconic Seth Thomas Pillar & Scroll clock. Only six examples of this specific configuration are known to exist to us. Two were documented in W. F. Pritchett's 1962 article in the NAWCC Bulletin, one illustrated in "American Clocks", Volume 3 by Tran Duy Ly (page 143), and two held in private collections.

This early iteration showcases distinctive features that set it apart from more commonly encountered later models. Notably, it has a full-length reverse-painted glass tablet flanked by reeded moldings—an uncommon and elegant variation. The case also features lower-profile scrollwork horns and shortened feet, all of which remain original to this clock.

This dazzling rocking ship tall case clock was crafted in Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1800. A treasure of Federal-era design, it boasts superb proportions, exquisite inlay work, and masterful construction in richly figured mahogany with warm, lustrous tones and refined brass ornamentation.

Fine Federal Massachusetts Banjo Clock by Waltham, retailed by Tilden-Thurber Co. / Providence, RI– Circa 1906

This exceptional Federal-style Massachusetts Timepiece, commonly known as a Banjo Clock, is a fine example of early 20th-century craftsmanship. Signed on the dial by the prestigious Tilden-Thurber Co., Providence, this clock was manufactured by the Waltham Clock Company of Waltham, Massachusetts, around 1906—its first year of production.