This grandfather clock was manufactured by the Colonial Clock Co. in Zeeland, MI. It is from their Henry Ford Collection. It is Design No. 5060 and Serial No. 803. It was purchased in January 1980. The 1979 Colonial Clock brochure listed the retail value at $1,490.
The full name on the clock face is "Tho's Jackson Preston". It is working and in original/excellent condition.
The Henry Ford Museum Reproduction Program was the first of its kind to faithfully produce important, historic tall case clocks beginning in the early 1930's. This clock is a reproduction of one made by Thomas Jackson in Preston, Connecticut, circa 1760-1770. Made of choice tiger maple, the hood is embellished with whales' tail motif and has three finials resting on fluted plinths. The beautifully proportioned case also features a scalloped waste and intricately cut out baseboard. The solid brass face features delicate scroll work and has a fully functional second hand. This clock has an eight-day movement with Westminster chimes, chiming on the quarter hour.
