Chippendale Mahogany Shelf Clock, David Wood, Newburyport, Massachusetts, c. 1790, with brass stop fluted quarter columns, carrying handles, silvered-brass engraved dial signed David Wood, Newbury Port and three-day, weight-powered movement with rack and snail strike, two period lead weights and pendulum, ht. 34 3/4 in.
Condition report
Condition: dial probably re-silvered; one replacement glue block inside case; original feet, crest, pulleys, weights and pendulum; old surface on case
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