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Face of Andy Hylton's grandfather clock.
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Cultural Objects, Furniture

Hylton Grandfather Clock

People
Maker/Creator: Elder Andrew Jackson Hylton
Date
1980s
Places
Willis (Burks Fork District)
Material/Medium

Cherry

Specifications
  • Height: 86 inches
  • Width: 20 3/8 inches
  • Depth: 13 inches
Description

This clock has a manufactured clock face, moon dial, and “works” with a glass front door revealing the weights and pendulum. The cabinetry includes a base with a plinth and a symmetrical pediment with center finial on top.

Keywords
Grandfather clock
Bio Sketch

Elder Andrew Jackson “Andy” Hylton (1922-1994) was the pastor of Blue Ridge Primitive Baptist Church in Willis. After retiring from the Willis Post Office, he spent many hours on woodworking projects, building tables, chests, desks, and clocks in addition to smaller projects such as candleholders. See also Aster the Rhino in our Folk Art Collection.