New Jersey Tall Case Clock

[RLMillard]

This a blending of several New Jersey tall case clocks (as requested by the customer) plus a little artistic license. It is made of Mahogany (solid and veneer), satinwood, holly, ebony, black dyed veneer, cherry (solid and veneer), curly maple and eastern white pine. The finish is lime and water, oil basted grain filler, yellow tinted shellac, super blond shellac. With the finals the clock measure 95 1/2" tall, 17 1/2" wide and 9 1/8" deep. The glass is the light restoration glass from Bendheim Glass, and the hardware came from Londonderry Brasses.
Rob Millard
www.americanfederalperiod.com

[Ken Vick]

I always look forward to you posting new projects. No one does it better than you. Ken

[AHill]

Absolutely stunning, Rob. It would take me 10 years to learn all the techniques you use and another 10 to execute them as well. Superb.

[Jonathan S]

WOW, that is fabulous! I like the clock face. Where did you get the face and movement from? A tall clock is on my bucket list, but something simple more along the lines of what the Dominys made.

Jonathan

[RLMillard]

Jonathan S said:

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WOW, that is fabulous! I like the clock face. Where did you get the face and movement from? A tall clock is on my bucket list, but something simple more along the lines of what the Dominys made.

Jonathan

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Jonathan,

Thanks.

The face was painted by Martha Smallwood in Georgia. I did not have the movement during construction, but I was told it was from David Lindow, Clocks are my favorite projects; they have a commanding presences, and are high profit (not much material involved).
Rob Millard
www.americanfederalperiod.com

[shoottmx]

Truly stunning work.

g

[cputnam]

Wow!

I have two tall case clocks in my house now each reputedly worth multiple thousands - neither is near as pretty. All I can do is to quote Allan:

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Absolutely stunning, Rob. It would take me 10 years to learn all the techniques you use and another 10 to execute them as well. Superb.

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Still Learning,

Allan Hill

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[Sandal Woods]

Thanks for sharing this wonderful piece, Rob! Love the attention to detail!!!

Hope to see you again in the future. Enjoy!

Al

[MsNomer]

Antiques Roadshow, Year 2165:

”What you have here is a genuine Millard, built about 2015. You notice the craftsmanship--he was one of the finest cabinet makers of his era. His pieces don't come onto the market very often. They are usually kept within the family as cherished heirlooms…"

[glzahn]

MsNomer said:

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Antiques Roadshow, Year 2165:

”What you have here is a genuine Millard, built about 2015. You notice the craftsmanship--he was one of the finest cabinet makers of his era. His pieces don't come onto the market very often. They are usually kept within the family as cherished heirlooms…"

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+1

I wanna be just like you when I grow up!