This is a fine pillar and scroll clock made by Eli Terry of Plymouth, Connecticut circa 1821.

Eli Terry was born in East Windsor, Connecticut on April 13, 1772. He was the son of Samuel and Huldah (Burnham) Terry. He served his clock apprenticeship to Daniel Burnap of East Windsor until 1792. In 1815 he developed this Pillar and Scroll design and Patented it in June 12,1816.

This clock is an excellent example of the form. The case is constructed in mahogany and features maple highlights under each brass finial and along the lower molding. The wood retains an older finish which has been waxed. The color of the finish brings out the deep rich red and brown colors of the mahogany. The only non-original component to this example are the three finials. They appear to be Victorian era replacements. The feet are slightly splayed and support the case. The horns or scroll work are nicely formed. The reverse painted tablet depicts a rural country scene. This tablet is original to the clock and is in excellent condition. The wooden dial is decorated with raised gesso. This gesso work is covered in gilding. These patterns are located in the spandrel areas. The entire dial has been varnished and as a result, has taken a yellow coloring. The wooden geared movement is designed to run 30 hours on a full wind. It is weight driven and designed to strike the hour on a cast iron bell. The Makers label is pasted inside the case onto backboard. It is in good original condition. The two cast iron weights and the brass bob are original to this clock. Overall this is a fine example of a Connecticut Pillar and Scroll.

This clock stands approximately 31 inches tall, 4-1/4 inches deep and is 16-1/2 inches wide.