C.1818, Joseph Ives, Bristol, Conn. "Looking Glass Clock", 8-day time/strike hanging mirror clock in good restored condition.
The iron plate, roller pinion movement has a full length pendulum, with the bob visible in the aperture in the bottom of the case. The case has been refinished and has wooden finials (proper large ones are available from Londonderry Brass, Ambler, PA). The top painted tablet is old with restoration. The bottom painted tablet is also original with restoration, but the putty holding it in place is new. The iron dial is original but the numerals have faded and would need to be restored. The hands are original. The case has its original interior painted finish with wear. The mirror and the wooden backboard are original. The case has nice birds-eye maple veneer on the curved corbels. The top & scrolls are original. Overall a good looking clock in very good condition. Height 56 inches
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