N.L. Brewster, Bristol, Conn., tin plate mantel clock, 8 days, time and strike, spring driven, tin plate movement with J. Ives Patent rolling pinion and rolling escapement in a mahogany veneer case with turned columns, painted metal dial reverse painted

N.L. Brewster, Bristol, Conn., tin plate mantel clock, 8 days, time and strike, spring driven, tin plate movement with J. Ives Patent rolling pinion and rolling escapement in a mahogany veneer case with turned columns, painted metal dial reverse painted tablet, c1862 the case retains its original finish in good condition with a 4" piece of veneer absent from lower right rear side and a 1/4" indentation on top. There are a couple of extra holes in the dial support which would normally indicate a changed dial, however this dial with trim ring around large hole is unique to this single model. You judge. The blue background on the original tablet has been repainted. This specific clock is pictured on page 84 in NAWCC Bulletin Supplement #9, published in Winter of 1973. For additional reference please see pages 346 - 355 in Kenneth Roberts "The Contributions of Joseph Ives to Connecticut Clock Technology, 1810-1860". Ht 17 1/2"