A rare and important striking looking glass shelf clock signed “Sawin” (John Sawin, Boston,1810-1863) with a stencil reverse painted decorated glass masking the dished dial above a looking glass mounted within the base panel. Striking shelf clocks are rare. John Sawin’s clock manufactory was located in various Boston area locations, including both 66 and 98 Court St, and was frequently employed by Simon Willard to make clocks”…excellent ones. Made most beautiful Lyres and Banjos.”
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