Thanks for the link, I will read The clock runs perfectlyPhil, here's an article I found about tall case clocks and their features. Interesting details about faces, hands and woods.
Thats a handsome clock. Does it run well?
Indeed this piece is cool. I grew up listening to this old clock ring every hour in my fathers house and now it is in my house. It groans a bit more before it rings but I would too if I were that old. I am getting it appraised for proper estate documentation and insurance. The value they determine means nothing as the clock is not for sale. If you want one, all I can do is wish you luck as I have not found another built in the colonies during the 17th century. If you find one please let me know. ThanksThat is really cool. So awesome to think it was made that long ago. How much do you think it is currently worth? I would love to own something like that.
Chestnut was a very common wood, prior to the blight, in Eastern USA. It is hard and gets dark with age like cherry.