C.1823, Merriman, Birge and Co., Bristol, Conn, reeded pilaster and scroll shelf clock, 30 hour, time and strike, wood movement.

C.1823, Merriman, Birge and Co., Bristol, Conn, reeded pilaster and scroll shelf clock, 30 hour, time and strike, wood movement. Condition: overall good condition with some restorations. The mahogany case has been nicely refinished; lower tablet is original with flaking, mirror is old, probably replaced (backing is original). Original dial is good with some horizontal losses; hands are correct. Old weights, one original, second works OK. Mov't original to case. This unique roller pinion movement was designed by Joseph Ives; see Ken Roberts book on Ives, pages 68-9. Note the little quarter trims on either side of the scroll are absent (as on the examples in Ken's book) Brass finials are modern. Door escutcheon intact; lock missing. Height 37 inches [94cm]