Chauncey Jerome Empire Mahogany Shelf Clock, Bristol, Connecticut, c. 1850, the painted zinc dial with Roman numerals, flat column with turned rosettes in the corners flanking the transfer decorated lower tablet depicting and marked President’s House, printed maker’s label inside backboard stating in part, Extra Brass Clocks made and sold by Chauncey Jerome, Bristol, Conn., thirty-hour time and strike movement with pendulum and two cast iron weights, ht. 21 in.
Condition report
Condition: Tablet now backed by cardboard, case in old surface, dial undisturbed, period weights and pendulum.
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