EDWARD DUFFIELD
The book's official launch was in the APS Franklin Hall. View a video recording of that program and talk by Bob Frishman. The lecture was recorded and later broadcasted on TV by C-SPAN - click for that link.
The first of many lectures following the book's publication was on the evening of July 30, 2024, at the American Antiquarian Society. A recording of the entire program may be viewed here.
Andover (MA) Cable TV recorded and aired a half-hour conversation with book host Terri Kelley while seated in Bob's home in front of his Edward Duffield tall clock.
The book was featured on the cover of Antiques and The Arts Weekly, and in a three-page illustrated article inside by editor Madelia Hickman Ring. Her article may be viewed here.
A detailed review of the book by Jay Stiefel, published in the UK's quarterly journal, Antiquarian Horology , may be viewed here.
Pennsylvania clock scholar and author Bruce Forman praised the book in a review published in the NAWCC Bulletin. Read it here.
View Bob's half-hour recorded presentation in the vault of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, discussing HSP's Duffield-related printed artifacts.
The Decorative Arts Trust Bulletin informs members about new research and scholarship. The Duffield book is featured.
Praise for the book is in a two-page review in The Chronicle, the journal of the Early American Industries Association. Their online newsletter.
A podcast interview of Bob Frishman, hosted by Caleb Zakarin, is available on the New Books Network in partnership with Harvard University Press.
Ben Franklin's World is a production of Colonial Williamsburg Innovation Studios. Listen to Bob Frishman's podcast about timekeeping in early America, and the lifelong friendship between Franklin and Duffield.
OVERDUE APPRECIATION
Edward Duffield created some of the finest clocks made in America in the 18th century. While a small number of articles and book entries have been written about him, no comprehensive and detailed study of his life and work has appeared until now.
Bob Frishman's triple-award-winning (see below) 256-page book - with 227 illustrations - was published in 2024 by the American Philosophical Society, America's oldest learned society. Edward Duffield was an early member of this venerable institution that was founded by his lifelong friend, Benjamin Franklin.
Historic Deerfield's 2025 Winter Lecture Series was focused on early American time and timekeeping. Bob's virtual presentation began the series and may be streamed, thanks to HD's generosity.
Please visit www.bell-time.com for more about Bob Frishman's background, lectures, articles, reviews, symposia, associations, and groundbreaking "horology in art" project.
The book is featured on the cover of the August 2024 issue of Horological Times. The three-page review states: "highly recommended reading for anyone who is interested in horological or American history — or both!”
"With its first-rate photography and long and useful bibliography, it should be on every library shelf." Lita Solis-Cohen, Maine Antique Digest. Read her complete detailed review here.
Bob was interviewed for TV by Gayle C. Heney. The first of two half-hour segments may be viewed online.
JOHN FREDERICK LEWIS AWARD
Awarded to Bob Frishman in April 2025 by the American Philosophical Society. Established by a gift from the widow of John F. Lewis, to honor the outstanding maritime lawyer who played a major role in various cultural institutions in Philadelphia. Since 1981 the award has recognized the best book published by the Society in a given year.
JAMES W. GIBBS LITERARY AWARD
Awarded to Bob Frishman in June 2025 by the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors for excellence in literary achievement.
CHARLES F. MONTGOMERY AWARD
Awarded in November 2025 to Bob Frishman by The Decorative Arts Society, Inc. at the Explorers Club in New York City in recognition of the scholar whose first major publication in the field of North American decorative arts was judged the most outstanding such work published in 2024.
PLEASE CONTACT BOB FRISHMAN IF YOU HAVE A DUFFIELD CLOCK OR UNPUBLISHED INFORMATION ABOUT EDWARD DUFFIELD.
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