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Eli Terry Pillar and Scroll Clock

Currency:USD Category:Antiques Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 2,000.00 USD
Eli Terry Pillar and Scroll Clock
Eli Terry Pillar and Scroll Clock, Made and sold at Plymouth Connecticut by E. Terry & Sons. All original with hand painted dial, 3 finials, very nice label, key wind. Has small crack on top glass. Eli Terry Sr. (April 13, 1772 Ð February 24, 1852) was an inventor and clockmaker in Connecticut. He received a United States patent for a shelf clock mechanism. He introduced mass production to the art of clockmaking, which made clocks affordable for the average American citizen. Terry occupies an important place in the beginnings of the development of interchangeable parts manufacturing. Terry became one of the most accomplished mechanics in New England during the early part of the nineteenth century. The village of Terryville, Connecticut is named for his son, Eli Terry Jr. Terry is also credited with the design of the pillar and scroll case.