Luman Watson, Cincinnati, Ohio, Shelf Clock with Van Buren’s VP Portrait, 30-hour time and strike, weight-driven, wooden works. Painted wooden dial, Arabic numerals, spiral gilt center and scrollwork spandrels. Original red and black-grained case, stenciled half columns and scroll-cut splat. Reverse-painted tablet with half-length portrait of Richard Johnson; Vice President of Marten Van Buren. Original finish and paper label from this Cincinnati clock-maker. 16.9″ wide x 5.5″ deep x 35.25″ high.
Condition report
Minor expected wear, else Very Good; we do not guarantee working order of clocks and watches.
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