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Rare striking shelf clock by John Sawin

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 […]

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Rare Waterbury Sage 8-day repeater carriage clock

Rare Waterbury Sage 8-day repeater carriage clock, 5 1/2” h. Condition report Has spring loaded knob on top. Two time and strike. We do not offer any guarantees with regards to function, completeness or condition of the clocks and watches being sold on February 21st, 2008. Once items are removed from the gallery they cannot […]

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RARE 19th C. E. HOWARD & CO. No. 5 BANJO CLOCK

19th Century E. Howard & Co. No. 5 banjo clock, outstanding case with grained rosewood finish and reverse painted panels, 28 1/2″h. x 12″w. x 3 3/4″d. This is a cabinet maker’s sample made for E. Howard, of superior construction, all evidence pointing to its having been overbuilt and rare. Pristine working movement, stamped; signature […]

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