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Shelf clock

(1757–1844)
Early 19th century
Object PlaceBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/TechniqueMahogany, mahogany veneer, pine
DimensionsOverall: 83.8 x 31.8 x 14 cm (33 x 12 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.) Height without finials.
Credit LineBequest of Barbara Boylston Bean
Accession number1976.656
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ClassificationsFurniture
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InscriptionsInside side bracket: "Cld. by E H J June 2, 1876 JHM" On outside of back there is a North American Vanlines label. On top of front board: "X" In graphite on mounting board: "3135 [?]"
ProvenanceBoylston family of Boston; Bequest of Barbara Boylston Bean (Accession Date September 8, 1976). February 26, 2015, deaccessioned by the MFA for sale through Northeast Auctions, Portsmouth, New Hampshire.