DESCRIPTION:
James Cross, Rochester, N.H., looking glass mantel clock, 8 days, time and bell strike, weight driven movement in a mahogany veneer case with stylized front splat and side returns, painted wooden dial, hand written label inside lower case and mirror tablet, c1830
CONDITION:
the clock retains its original finish with an age split along bottom molding. The hands and mirror appear to be original. This is a very unusual form by a noted NH maker, listed as making his own clocks and movements for James Cole. Please see Spittler & Bailey's "Clockmakers & Watchmakers of America" for reference. Ht 35 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$2100
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