Marsh, Williams and Co., Dayton, Ohio Shelf Clock,
Williams & Co., Dayton, Ohio Shelf Clock, 30-hour time and strike, weight-driven, wooden works. Painted and gilt wooden dial, Roman numerals, and scrolled spandrels. Dial shows evidence of alarm, but movement lacks alarm. Mahogany case with ebonized and stenciled half-columns and scroll-cut splat, flanked by plain plinths. Door has ivory inlaid diamond escutcheon and retains splendid painted tablet depicting a lovely woman in Empire style dress with brown curly hair peeking out from under large turban. Case has cleaned, but original, finish, and original paper label. 33.5" high x 17.25" wide x 4.5" deep.Ex Paul A. Heffner Collection.Minor veneer damage, tablet partially inpainted from the neck down, replaced hands, crest & columns repainted; else G+.
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