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Isaac T Pease of Enfield and Thompsonville, Connecticut. A casemaker, industrialist and inventor.

Isaac T. Pease was born in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts on April 11, 1809. His parents were Isaac Pease and Elizabeth (Terry) Pease the daughter of Col. Asaph Terry of Enfield. Isaac T. was the fourth of eight children. Isaac's father was a clothier who had a shop in Longmeadow. In the 1830s, Isaac Pease began manufacturing clock cases in his wood shop, purchasing the mechanical movements from firms like Terry and Hoadley, installing them in his cases. This shop must have been located in Enfield, Connecticut for a period of time. At least for the years of 1833-1837. He later relocated to Thompsonville, Connecticut, where he owned a successful woolmill. In the 1850's, Isaac becomes involved with spiritualism and spiritual manifestations. He constructs what he calls a \"Spiritual Telegraph Dial\" the world's first \"dial plate\" planchette. On February 23, 1869 he receives patent (Patent Number 87194) for a Fire Alarm. Isaac died in 1889. He is described in the genealogy as an ingenious mechanic.

Clocks From This Maker

Isaac T. Pease, Enfield, Connecticut. A Miniature Pillar & Scroll Shelf Clock 1835. ZZ=62.
Isaac T. Pease of Enfield, Connecticut, made this miniature Pillar & Scroll shelf clock. The miniature Pillar & Scroll is a difficult model to find due to the seemingly small number of clocks produced. This is based on the very limited… read more