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THBJoseph Ives "Brooklyn" Accelerating Lever or "Wagon Spring" Shelf Clock
Lot 53
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- Lot Description
Joseph Ives "Brooklyn" Accelerating Lever or "Wagon Spring" Shelf Clock, Brooklyn, New York, c. 1825-30, with 10 1/2-in. printed paper on iron Roman numeral dial marked Joseph Ives/New York, polished pewter bezel over the mahogany veneered midsection flanked by two freestanding columns, the lower box with reverse-painted tablet depicting a rural scene on a lake, opens to the printed maker's label stating in part, Manufactured by Joseph Ives, Brooklyn, Long Island, New York, ball feet, eight-day, wrought brass, wagon-spring, roller pinion movement with countwheel strike, recoil escapement and pendulum, ht. 28 in.
Provenance: Dr. Martin Baker; 3-27-91 Bourne Auctions; Terry and Karen Brotherton.
Literature: A closely related example is illustrated and discussed in Kenneth Roberts, The Contributions of Joseph Ives to Connecticut Clock Technology, 1810-1862, pp. 74-76. The present clock is illustrated in American Shelf and Wall Clocks, p. 52; and Horological Rarities of Space City '99, p. 3.
Estimate $8,000-12,000
Paper dial discolored and stained, replacement hands, restored lower tablet.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. - Shipping Info
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