Extremely Rare Joseph Ives, "Hour Glass" shelf clock, developed by Ives around 1840, from his shop in Plainville, Farmington, Conn.

Extremely Rare Joseph Ives, "Hour Glass" shelf clock, developed by Ives around 1840, from his shop in Plainville, Farmington, Conn. It is obvious how the clock got its name from the shape of the clock. The movement is 30 hour time and strike, rare wagon springs, which are in this clock mounted in the rounded upper portion of the case along the inside rim. The refinished mahogany case is in excellent condition and overall is 23.5" high and 14" at the base. The hourglass sections are supported by full columns and turned finials. Both glasses are original, the lower appropriately repainted in thedoor. Original brass dial with intact painted numerals, but incorrect witha cut out center to expose the rare Ives movement and wagon springs. Thelabel is torn in half; original green dust cover on backboard and inside ofcase. Original spade and spear hands. A nice example brought $15, 000 at CattonesAuction a few months back. References: Kenneth D. Robertsbook, "The Contributions of Joseph Ives to Connecticut Clock Technology, 1810-1862".Revised Second Edition; and "Horology Americana", page 167.