Federal Mahogany Inlaid Shelf Clock, David Wood, Newburyport, Massachusetts, c. 1805-10, the molded arched hood housing a polychrome and gilt iron dial showing figures fishing on a riverbank in the arch, and the inscription “David Wood Newburyport” and a brass weight-driven movement with drop strike, the case with cockbeaded crossbanded door with flanking brass mounted quarter columns on cast brass paw feet, refinished, (imperfections), ht. 33, wd. 12 1/2, dp. 5 3/4 in.
Condition report
Condition: left side of hood cracked, paint loss to dial, bottom board with break.
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