C.1819, Joseph Ives Looking Glass clock, in good restored condition.
Anonymous (not verified)
23 October 2024
This is a full size version (see previous lot). The steel plate, roller pinion movement has a full length pendulum, the bob swinging in the orifice at bottom. The case has been refinished, and has smaller Terry type finials (proper large ones are available from Londonderry Brass, Ambler, PA). Note bottom of case got too near a candle and there is a 2 inches burn spot that could stand some attention. Interior of case retains original smoked finish (with wear). Dial tablet is a proper hand painted replacement; bottom tablet is original; original dial with white touch up. A comparable example may be seen in Distin and Bishop, page 252. These clocks bring high prices in American decorative arts sales. Height 56 inches
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Ives, Joseph
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R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
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C.1819, Joseph Ives Looking Glass clock, in good restored condition. This is a full size version (see previous lot). The steel plate, roller pinion movement has a full length pendulum, the bob swinging in the orifice at bottom. The case has been refinished, and has smaller Terry type finials (proper large ones are available from Londonderry Brass, Ambler, PA). Note bottom of case got too near a candle and there is a 2 inches burn spot that could stand some attention. Interior of case retains original smoked finish (with wear). Dial tablet is a proper hand painted replacement; bottom tablet is original; original dial with white touch up. A comparable example may be seen in Distin and Bishop, page 252. These clocks bring high prices in American decorative arts sales. Height 56 inches
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