Ephraim Downs Mahogany Stenciled Column and Splat Shelf Clock

Description:

Ephraim Downs Mahogany Stenciled Column and Splat Shelf Clock, Bristol, Connecticut, c. 1830, wooden dial with Roman numerals and raised gilt decoration, stenciled eagle splat, stenciled half columns flanking the full-length door with lower reverse-painted tablet depicting a rural scene, carved paw feet, printed maker's label stating in part Improved Clocks, Made and Sold by Ephraim Downs, Bristol, Connecticut, thirty-hour wooden movement with pendulum and two iron weights, ht. 29 in.
Estimate $300-500

lower painted glass is repainted, feet are original.

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