Seth Thomas Mahogany Transitional Shelf Clock

Description:

Seth Thomas Mahogany Transitional Shelf Clock, Plymouth, Connecticut, c. 1835, splat stenciled with cornucopias, floral stenciled half-columns flanking the door, stenciled and reverse-painted lower tablet, painted wood Arabic numeral dial with floral and raised gilt corner decorations, interior label stating in part Invented by ELI TERRY., Made and Sold at Plymouth, Connecticut, by SETH THOMAS, wood, thirty-hour time and strike movement powered by two iron weights, all on carved paw feet, ht. 31 in.
Estimate $500-700

Clock will tick and strike. Label in good condition. Both glasses appear original to the clock. Very minor paint loss to lower tablet. which has an approx. 2 in corner crack. Veneer piec off door but with the clock.


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