Joseph Ives “Looking Glass” Wall Clock

Historical transaction records of Joseph Ives “Looking Glass” Wall Clock

1.Description：

An important reverse painted and mirror and wood cased wall clock by Joseph Ives, (American 1782-1862). Invented and Patented the Mirror clock probably in the 1830s, and also invented the roller pinions used in clocks.

Manufacturer: Joseph Ives
Clock Type: Wall
Price Type: Auction
Pre-Auction Estimate:

$500 – $2,500

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Price Realized:

$8,000

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Sold Date: Dec 29th, 2009
Courtesy of

Gordon S. Converse & Co.

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2.Description：

Clock, Looking Glass Type, by Joseph Ives, Ca. 1818, Iron Plate Movement, Mahogany Veneered Case, Pedimented Top, 49” H x 18 1/2” W x 5 1/4” D, Original Painted Dial, Hands, Weights, and Pendulum Believed to be Original, Mirror Replacement, Eglomise Panels Possibly Early Replacements, $1,500-$3,000.

Manufacturer: Joseph Ives
Clock Type: Wall
Price Type: Auction
Pre-Auction Estimate:

$1,500 – $3,000

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Price Realized:

$2,100

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Sold Date: Feb 24th, 2010
Courtesy of

Motley’s Auction

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3.Description：

A Rare early 19th century Joseph Ives “Looking Glass” clock, ca.1818. 8 day weight driven time and strike movement with steel plates and Brass gears, roller pinions and a short drop pendulum and painted metal dial. Mahogany case with a scroll work crown, Bird’s-eye Maple detail and original Brass urn finials, single long door with Eglomise dial surround, mirrored center section and Eglomise lower panel, flanked by finely reeded flat columns with turned Bulls-eye tops and bases. Restored by Herschel Burt, in good running order. Refinished case, with slight wear, older restored dial paint and Eglomise panels. ex collection Dr. Joseph Fern, Pittsburgh. 52″ high. ESTIMATE $1,000-1,500

Manufacturer: Joseph Ives
Clock Type: Wall
Price Type: Auction
Pre-Auction Estimate:

$1,000 – $1,500

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Price Realized:

$900

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Sold Date: Jul 31st, 2010
Courtesy of

Schmidt’s Antiques Inc.

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