John Birge for George Mitchell, Bristol, Conn., 8 days, time and strike, early Ives'-style strap movement (2-wt), triple decker shelf clock, c1831.
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24 October 2024
Mahogany veneered case in nice condition in an old finish with some minor loss on the base. Gilt columns, feet and crest under a layer of old gold paint. There is also loss to the graining on the bottom right column. Mirror is original. Bottom tablet is a replacement. Original painted wood dial has lost a fair amount of gilding in the chapter ring and appears to be smoke stained. Hands are original. Ht 36.5"
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Mitchell, George
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R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
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John Birge for George Mitchell, Bristol, Conn., 8 days, time and strike, early Ives'-style strap movement (2-wt), triple decker shelf clock, c1831. Mahogany veneered case in nice condition in an old finish with some minor loss on the base. Gilt columns, feet and crest under a layer of old gold paint. There is also loss to the graining on the bottom right column. Mirror is original. Bottom tablet is a replacement. Original painted wood dial has lost a fair amount of gilding in the chapter ring and appears to be smoke stained. Hands are original. Ht 36.5"
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