Tall-Case Clock 1765 - 1780

This tall-case clock, crafted by Edward Duffield, stands as a sentinel of time. Atop its hood, a proud rooster crows, a symbol laden with ancient significance. Since antiquity, the rooster has been a solar emblem, heralding the dawn and awakening. From the Far East to ancient Greece, it signified vigilance and resurrection. Recall images of roosters in medieval weather vanes, where they not only indicated the wind's direction but also served as a spiritual guard against darkness. The rooster's call has long been associated with the banishment of evil spirits, a potent image deeply embedded in our collective consciousness. Here, the rooster is not merely decorative; it is an active participant in the drama of time, a creature eternally announcing the present moment as a continuous link to the past. Its presence stirs echoes of earlier epochs, revealing the enduring, cyclical nature of our symbolic language.