J.C. Brown Mother-of pearl Shelf Clock

Description:

J.C. Brown Mother-of pearl Shelf Clock, Bristol, Connecticut, c. 1850, the case with stenciled gilt and mother-of-pearl decoration, painted zinc Roman numeral dial signed J.C. Brown, Bristol, Ct. U.S., upper glass with blue and gold corner decoration, lower transfer decorated glass depicting and marked J.C. Brown Manufacturer, printed maker's label stating Forestville Manufacturing Company, J. C. Brown, Bristol, Connecticut, eight-day time and strike movement stamped Brewster & Ingrahams, Bristol CT., U.S., ht. 17 1/2 in.

Provenance: Label of former NAWCC president Amos Avery inside door; Terry and Karen Brotherton.

Literature: Illustrated in Classic American Clocks, p. 10.
Estimate $400-600

All mother-of pearl still on the clock. Two chips, one 3 inch at bottom and 5.5 inch above door knob on door molding. Original dial and both decorated glasses.


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