#10 • American Empire Weight-Driven Shelf Clock

Part of Clocks, Instruments and Antiques Auction (timed auction by Linkous Auction Group)

High bid $40.00

Status: Sold

Mahogany-veneered shelf clock features a column-and-cornice case in the American Empire style, with a pierced fretwork gallery beneath the cornice, flanking gilt-painted wood columns, and a stepped molded base. The wood dial is painted with black Roman numerals on a cream ground with scrolling foliate corner decoration, paired with pierced steel hands, while the lower glass depicts a large sailing ship under full sail on rolling seas and a darkened sky. Inside, the case retains a partial maker's paper label reading "Patent" and "...Clocks," though it is too fragmentary to confirm the maker with certainty, along with a weight-driven movement and three cast iron weights of graduated sizes. The case shows wear consistent with age, including finish loss and staining to the back panel, heavy deterioration to the paper label, and light craquelure to the painted dial and tablet. Weights are included along with a proper key. The movement appears to work, key turns all three properly. Middle weight is for the top alarm that works as it should. Clock chimes at the hour mark. Dimensions: 18 1/4"W X 35 3/4"H