Rosewood Looking Glass Clock by George Hills

Description:

Rosewood Looking Glass Clock by George Hills, Plainville, Connecticut, c. 1850, the ogee molding framing the upper door with mirrored dial surround and the lower looking glass, 6-in. painted zinc Roman numeral dial marked George Hills, Plainville, Ct., and thirty-hour, time and strike, single mainspring marine lever movement with cast iron backplate, ht. 38 in.
Estimate $1,200-1,500

Movement is not marked. Time and strike run by one mainspring. Label inside case in good condition.


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