Maine Shelf Clock, ca 1810.
Several clock historians have examined this clock and attribute it to Paul Rogers of Berwich, Maine. Historical records indicate he made tall clocks and "Massachusetts" type shelf clocks. Tall clocks made by Rogers have the same characteristics as this shelf clock; iron plates, brass gears, brass bushings, painted iron dials, wooden pulleys, and iron pendulum rods. This clock is made in the style of the far more expensive Massachusetts shelf clocks of that period. This is a country version of an early shelf clock, solid pine case, 29.5 inches high, with a mellow honey color. The movement is time only, one day duration, passing (fall off) strike, once on each hour. The weight is very old, original wooden pulley, and old pendulum bob. The movement, repainted iron dial, and case, are all original to each other. The bonnet comes off like a tall case bonnet. Reference: NAWCC Bulletin Supplement No. 17, by J. Katra, 1969. About the clockmakers of Southern Maine, and particularly about the characteristics of Rogers clocks.
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