Samuel Abbott, Boston, Mass., Federal Style, extra large mirror cased wall timepiece, 8-day with restrained weight on rods, Circa 1828.
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24 October 2024
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gilding on the case has been professionally restored, and it is bright and smooth. Dial glass is old, but the reverse painting is modern. Period dial pan has been repainted by the Dial House (sticker on rear). Mirror is modern. Backboard appears to have been replaced, or at least refiinished. Hands are period. Grand piano style plate brass movement is by Abbott. A picture of this movement can be found in: "Willard's Patent Time Pieces" by Paul Foley, pg 64. Weight and rods will be removed for shipment. Height 41.25 inches
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Abbott, Samuel
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R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
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Samuel Abbott, Boston, Mass., Federal Style, extra large mirror cased wall timepiece, 8-day with restrained weight on rods, Circa 1828. gilding on the case has been professionally restored, and it is bright and smooth. Dial glass is old, but the reverse painting is modern. Period dial pan has been repainted by the Dial House (sticker on rear). Mirror is modern. Backboard appears to have been replaced, or at least refiinished. Hands are period. Grand piano style plate brass movement is by Abbott. A picture of this movement can be found in: "Willard's Patent Time Pieces" by Paul Foley, pg 64. Weight and rods will be removed for shipment. Height 41.25 inches
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