Mahogany Shelf Clock by Samuel S. Grosch

Description:

Mahogany Shelf Clock by Samuel S. Grosch, Marietta, Pennsylvania, circa 1820, with four free-standing turned columns supporting arched cornice with six plinths topped by brass finials, 13 1/2 in. painted iron dial signed Saml. S. Grosch, Marietta, Pa., Arabic numeral hour, minute and center calendar rings, blued steel hour, minute, calendar and sweep-second hands, painted tablet depicting a country scene, veneered side panels framed with banded inlay, brass paw feet, removable bird's eye maple veneered panels inside front door, two hinged sections of backboard for access to weights, and eight-day double compounded weight-powered movement with rack and snail strike, pull repeat and front mounted escape wheel and pallets, ht. 36 in.

This clock is pictured and discussed in Edward F. Lafond Jr., and J. Carter Harris, Pennsylvania Shelf and Bracket Clocks, 1750-1850 p. 59.
Estimate $6,000-8,000

Refinished, later painted tablet possibly on board or canvas, dial probably cleaned and relined, coating on dial has now yellowed, paint loss on dial, one dial grommet replaced, brass paw feet, scalloped apron and cresting are original.

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