7.         $350

Rodney Brace false hollow-column shelf clock, ca. 1830.  A beautiful 33-inch mahogany-veneered case with flame mahogany on the lower door and curly birch columns and top-board; the finish is newer.  The dial glass is old, as is the mirror, but neither is likely original based on the putty; there is a key for the two working door latches. The wooden dial board is clean and without losses; the hands are period if not original.  The 30-hour wooden movement has an intact alarm (not tested); it is running but the click-stop for the strike side is missing or not working, and the strike cannot be wound.  There are two 5.5-inch round weights, 4.5 lb each, and a small alarm weight.  The label, darkened but readable, is from when Brace was working in North Bridgeport MA.  Brace made a number of clocks in this style; this is as nice an example as you are likely to find.  This exact clock sold at RO Schmitt’s in 2015 for $1400.  $400-$600.