Joseph Ives Patented Looking Glass Wall Clock

Description:

Joseph Ives Patented Looking Glass Wall Clock, Bristol, Connecticut, c. 1820, flat-top mahogany case with full-length door, turned three-quarter columns flanking the mirror and upper reverse-painted glass dial surround, painted iron roman numeral dial, eight-day movement with brass-bushed iron plates and rolling pinions powered by two weights and controlled by a short drop pendulum, ht. 41 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,500

Mirror old replacement. Dial glass high quality reproduction. Dial partially restored. Pendulum appropriate replacement. Has door key and two cast iron weights.


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