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Antique American Clocks                      July 2021

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9.        $250

Olcott Cheney Empire shelf clock, 1831-1835.  Mr. Cheney made wooden works clocks in Berlin, CT.  He is best known (to the extent that he is known at all) for pillar & scrolls.  This is a nice example of a 30-hour Empire shelf clock.  The case has been refinished and re-veneered as necessary, the gold capitals repainted, and the tortoise-shell columns likely repainted.  The dial glass is likely original, the lovely tablet repainted by Tom Moberg. The middle mirror is period if not original, the cornice mirror a relatively recent replacement.  The dial board is moderately soiled with good color in the corners and little fading.  The wooden movement is running with two old weights and a period pendulum bob, but not striking.  The iron bell is included but not attached.  There is a working key for both latches.  Only a half-dozen examples of this clockmaker’s work, and just one in this style, having sold in 2011 at RO Schmitt’s for $190.  My consignor would crown me if I let this one go that cheaply.  $250-$500.

 

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