James Cross, Rochester, N.H., looking glass mantel clock, 8 days, time and bell strike, weight driven movement in a mahogany veneer case with stylized front splat and side returns, painted wooden dial, hand written label inside lower case and mirror

James Cross, Rochester, N.H., looking glass mantel clock, 8 days, time and bell strike, weight driven movement in a mahogany veneer case with stylized front splat and side returns, painted wooden dial, hand written label inside lower case and mirror tablet, c1830 the clock retains its original finish with an age split along bottom molding. The hands and mirror appear to be original. This is a very unusual form by a noted NH maker, listed as making his own clocks and movements for James Cole. Please see Spittler & Bailey's "Clockmakers & Watchmakers of America" for reference. Ht 35 1/2"