C.1820, Joseph Ives, "Patent Look-Glass" 8-day time/strike, 2-weight wall clock (short pendulum). This example is smaller than the standard size, which is closer to five feet tall. The case looks more like a large version of the reeded pilaster and scroll

C.1820, Joseph Ives, "Patent Look-Glass" 8-day time/strike, 2-weight wall clock (short pendulum). This example is smaller than the standard size, which is closer to five feet tall. The case looks more like a large version of the reeded pilaster and scroll top case with a wood movement that was made by Ives and Lewis among others. Condition: Mahogany and curly maple veneered case in very nice condition, refinished some time ago. The painted tablets and mirror are modern replacements. Wooden finials have some age and may be original, but you normally find this case with a larger version of a Terry type finial. Original painted dial has some crazing and minor loss at the mounting pins. Hands are brass and appear to be original. Has a typical Ives iron plate, roller pinion movement with large wheels. Complete and sound. For information on Looking Glass clocks, see K. Roberts book on Ives (1970) pages 45-58, mov't pictured on page 56. Ht. 46.5"