The Pillar and Scroll Clock
This is a Connecticut clock designed by Eli Terry to sell his clock
movements. It is one of three case designs built and patented in
1812. In 1818 Terry sold Seth Thomas the rights to make and sell
the Pillar and Scroll model clock for a royalty of fifty cents each
and it went on to become one of the most widely produced
clocks of the Nineteenth century.
The clock I build features a 14 day spring-driven time and strike
German movement. Hand painted dial and hand painted
reverse painting . All the glass used in my clocks is restoration
glass made to look exactly like the glass used in the original
clocks of that day. The case work is solid mahogany with
mahogany veneers like the original and contrasting
maple on the mantle posts. Unlike the original case I have
chosen to use quarter sawn sycamore (for less wood movement)
as opposed to flat sawn pine and fiddle back mahogany on the
sides of the case instead of straight grain veneer, it adds to the
overall beauty of the case.
A 3piece ship lapped backboard in keeping with the originals.
This is an heirloom quality piece that is made in the fashion of
time honored techniques.