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<\/a><\/p>\nGideon Morgan was a Watchmaker, Clockmaker & Silversmith at work on the West side of Wood St. between 2nd. and 3rd. St., Pittsburgh PA C. 1818 – 1826.\u00a0\u00a0 He is also listed in the early tax records of Pittsburgh C. 1818 – 1820.\u00a0 He also was a partner in the firm of Gideon Morgan & William Hart: Silversmiths.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 This is a rare example of a Western PA clock executed in solid Cherry case with figured Mahogany facings.\u00a0\u00a0 The clock overall stands at 98 inches to the top of the center finial.\u00a0\u00a0 The eight day brass works with sweep seconds has the rare feature of “maintaining power” which is a significant technical development that keeps power to the gear train during winding.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Most of the early American clocks do not have this feature.\u00a0\u00a0 The painted iron dial is American and likely from the Nolen shop in Pittsburgh.\u00a0\u00a0 This is an original clock from top to bottom with original feet and finial.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The clock stands at 98″ tall.<\/p>\n
G. Morgan, Pittsburgh Gideon Morgan was a Watchmaker, Clockmaker & Silversmith at work on the West side of Wood St. between 2nd. and 3rd. St., Pittsburgh PA C. 1818 – 1826.\u00a0\u00a0 He is also listed in the early tax records … Continue reading <\/a><\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"