Thomas Crow of Wilmington, Delaware.
Thomas Crow was the son of George Crow, who was also a Wilmington, Delaware clockmaker. His birth dates are not known. Thomas appears to have been involved in clockmaking as early as 1770. He became one of Delaware's most prolific and best-known clockmakers. He is recorded to have served the public in several local government positions. In 1805, he moved through Philadelphia and later to West Chester, Pennsylvania, from 1808 to 1810.
Thomas Crow's movements are found in a variety of case styles. It is not unusual to find them in Wilmington area cases but also examples that feature a form more closely related to Philadelphia.
One can find examples of his work in the collections of the Winterthur Museum and the Briggs Museum of Art.
Clocks From This Maker
Thomas Crow of Wilmington, Delaware, made this handsome walnut case tall clock circa 1790. This example has a strong Philadelphia influence.
This case stands on four boldly formed ogee bracket feet. All four feet have been restored. The base is… read more
This is a very fine clock made by Thomas Crow of Wilmington, Delaware. The cabinet construction is attributed to John Erwin. This fine example was made circa 1790.
This case is thought to have been made in the shop of the Erwin Family. This is… read more