Early shelf clock with original stencil decoration. Reverse painted glass. Labeled Putman Bailey (American, S. Goshen, Ct ca 1830). Condition report In our opinion the overall condition of this clock is very good to excellent, with clear untouched stenciled accouterments, clear untouched dial, and original finials and carved paw feet, etc. The clock may no […]
AN ENGLISH CERAMIC SHELF CLOCK, with courting couple reserve. H: 15-1/2 W: 15″ D: 4-1/4″. Images Click on thumbnails to see larger images:
BRASS SHELF CLOCK.American, early 20th Century. Art Nouveaucase with flowers and beveled glass panels. Dialmarked Made in USA”. Mercury pendulum.With key. 7 1/4″w. 17 1/2″h.” Condition report Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in […]
The pasted label advertises the maker: John Birge (1785- 1862), and according to our sources worked alone in Bristol, Connecticut after 1840, which is when this traditionally appointed shelf clock was made. He also had strong associations with Joesph Ives, and owned some of Ives’ patents. An outstanding carved crest shows two inwardly facing cornucopia […]
A FRENCH PORCELAIN SHELF CLOCK. With decorative scenes and gilding, a porcelain dial with putti, the works bearing the mark Medaille d’argent 1889 – 14 in. high. Images Click on thumbnails to see larger images:
OGEE SHELF CLOCK. Mahogany case with reverse painted panel of a house. Paper label on inside reads “Chauncey Jerome, New Haven, Conn. Thirty-Hour Clocks”. 25 3/4″h. Condition report Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is […]
Ingrahm Beehive Shelf Clock
