Tall Case Clock by Daniel Balch of Newbury, Massachusetts
 

A rare, early and important tall case clock by Daniel Balch of Newbury, Massachusetts, circa 1760. In old surface and excellent condition with a fine quality eight day time and strike movement. This clock was made prior to 1763 when the area of Newbury known as the "Water Side" petitioned the General Court to be set aside as a separate township. In 1764 the court recognized "Newbury Port".

Height: 84 1/2".
 
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