$948
Birge, Mallory & Company Miniature Triple Decker Shelf Clock, Bristol, Connecticut, c. 1838-43, mahogany case with carved gesso and gilded fruit basket splat, turned, gilded and smoke grained columns flanking the wooden dial with Ronam numerals, gilt spandrels and center, mid section reverse-painted tablet flanked by free standing gilt columns, lower section with half columns and door framing a revers-painted tablet of floral design, printed maker's label inside with name as in title, thirty-hour strap brass movement stamped BM&Co , brass faced pendulum bob and two iron weights, ht. 26 1/2 in. No significant condition issues, minor losses on gilded surfaces of columns and center reverse painted glass.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2011-07-16
