C.1830, Charles Babbitt, Taunton, Mass, 8-day, painted dial, rolling moon, mahogany cased tall clock with Roxbury styling.
This clock belongs to a Connecticut lady in her 90's who has had the clock for many years. The dial has some chips and flakes that need attending, but the signature area is still sound and "strong". The movement has been professionally cleaned and restrung and is running well. Home made weights are not original to clock, but operate just fine. The case was stripped of finish at some time; fret is replaced; case has French feet on front; rear feet reinforced. Note 2 side finials have always been with the clock, center an old replacement. Charles Babbitt was a lifelong resident of Taunton, lived 1786-1854. He was a blacksmith, jeweler and dentist rolled into one; never found anything mechanical that he could not repair. A detailed expose of his life can be found on the internet. Original door keys & crank in bag tied to movement Height 92 inches
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