$3,555
Jeromes & Darrow Miniature Mahogany Empire Shelf Clock, Bristol, Connecticut, c. 1835, with flat crown molded top, free-standing columns flanking the wooden dial with Roman numerals, painted tin alarm disc and gilt decoration, reverse paintings on glass on the top and lower doors, both depicting English country scenes, printed maker's label inside stating Timepiece Manufactured and Sold by Jeromes and Darrow, Bristol, Conn. , sleigh front in the lower section and carved paw feet, thirty-hour wood time and alarm movement with dual bells mounted on top of case, iron weights and pendulum, ht. 26 1/2 in. From the Collection of the late Amos G. Avery, this clock is illustrated in Distin and Bishop, The American Clock , p. 137. Glasses are old replacements, undisturbed dial and movement, original weights and pendulum.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2011-07-16
