M8 Gallery

M-8 Case Walnut and Cherry.

This case clock celebrates George Washington. These words from Washington's first inaugural address are inscribed on the bob, "The time is near at hand which must determine whether Americans are to be free men or slaves." The image of Washington kneeling in prayer is taken from a plaque on Federal Hall, NY where his first inaugural address was given. In the case bottom is a symbol of revolutionary America. This clock was given to radio host, Glen Beck at his New York Studio.