American Empire shelf clock, wooden face with floral spandrels and original paint, ebonized half columns with original gilt stencil decoration, crest rail with original cannons surmounted by eagle with halberds stencil, possibly original reverse painting on lower panel with Mt. Vernon and gilt swag border, carved paw feet with toes and toenails, old refinishing, original paper label inside “Ely Terry & Son, Plymouth, Connecticut,” minor chips and losses to veneer, back feet replaced, 30-1/4 x 17-1/4 x 4″
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