Antique American Clocks January 2021
31. $3500
J. C. Brown “Acorn” shelf clock, ca. 1847. As Horton’s Antique Clocks said about
this clock in January 2016, “A better example we have not seen”. That remains true. This clock is most certainly fully
restored, from case to glasses. Look at the veneer layering (grain painting?) on the door frame, cross-piece, and base. Even the edges of the case behind the door are layered. The glasses are old and both have been repainted, the image of Mr. Brown’s
home in Bristol CT is a masterpiece (a recent photo of the house is shown below). The signed dial was repainted as well, the
period hands have been repaired. The green paper backing inside remains, along with the typical card label. The signed
lyre-movement, with fusees, is clean and running. It stands 24.5 inches tall. Horton’s sold this clock in 2016 for $4850. $3500-$4500.
