VERY RARE, MONUMENTAL ABNER JONES SHELF CLOCK (E. Bloomfield, NY c. 1825-1830)
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23 October 2024
Highly figured mahogany case, supported by four Sheraton turned feet. Base includes four drawers, two of which are bowed, with original glass pulls. Door has two half columns. Nice old finish with warm patina. Painted chapter ring dial attached to door, which is Abner Jones¹ unique trademark Painted metal dial is attached to the movement Eight-day time-and-strike, weight-driven, brass movement. Only 40 of these examples are documented. This is a great example of a rare clock Height: 54 1/2 inches, Width: 25 inches Provenance: ex Collection of Peter Zaharis, Ithaca, NY
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VERY RARE, MONUMENTAL ABNER JONES SHELF CLOCK (E. Bloomfield, NY c. 1825-1830) Highly figured mahogany case, supported by four Sheraton turned feet. Base includes four drawers, two of which are bowed, with original glass pulls. Door has two half columns. Nice old finish with warm patina. Painted chapter ring dial attached to door, which is Abner Jones¹ unique trademark Painted metal dial is attached to the movement Eight-day time-and-strike, weight-driven, brass movement. Only 40 of these examples are documented. This is a great example of a rare clock Height: 54 1/2 inches, Width: 25 inches Provenance: ex Collection of Peter Zaharis, Ithaca, NY
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