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DEACESSIONED February 26, 2015
Circular clock
John Rogers (about 1724–1815)
1761, with later modifications
Object Place: Newton, Massachusetts
Medium/Technique
Pine, paint, gilding, iron, electrical components
Dimensions
Overall: 12.7 x 66 cm (5 x 26 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of the First Church in Newton
Accession Number1973.119
CollectionsAmericas
Signed
Signed in black on the face: "JOHN ROGERS / NEWTON / MADE & GAVE IT / 1761"
InscriptionsScratched into back of clock face: "[illegible initials] Aug 2 76"
Modern electric works labeled by The Electric Time Company of Natick, Mass.
Modern electric works labeled by The Electric Time Company of Natick, Mass.
ProvenanceBy tradition, given by the maker to the First Church in Newton, Massachusetts, 1761; 1973, given by the church (Accession Date February 14, 1973). February 26, 2015, deaccessioned by the MFA for sale through Northeast Auctions, Portsmouth, New Hampshire.