Ephraim Downes Carved Transitional Shelf Clock

Description:

Ephraim Downes Carved Transitional Shelf Clock, Bristol, Connecticut, c. 1830, carved half-columns and splat, painted wood Roman numeral dial with gilt raised decorations, reverse-painted lower tablet of a stream side scene, printed makers label inside, wood, thirty-hour time and strike movement powered by two cast iron weights, all on carved paw feet, ht. 30 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

Case refinished, lower tablet original with 50% loss of paint. Click and strike side great wheel drum needs repair or replacement.


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