Antique American Clocks July 2021
101. $1200
Joseph Ives New England mirror clock, ca. 1820. An iconic clock from an important inventor
in the early 1800’s. The mahogany-veneered case is 58 inches tall with the center finial. The dial glass is original but
cracked, and the dial surround is badly touched up and needs to be repainted or replaced. The mirror is an early twentieth century
replacement; the lower tablet has been repainted on old glass and puttied into place. The painted dial is period and may be
original; the hands are original. The interior of the case is candle-smoked. The 8-day, time-and-strike movement was made
by Ives; I cannot keep it running and the strike is not operating correctly. The 9-lb weights are appropriate but not likely
original. This clock sold at Cottone’s for $1500 in 2018. $1200-$1500.
Can I return my clock if I don’t like it?
Absolutely! Save your packing and box, you have 30 days from receipt to return
it if you are unhappy. If the clock is not as described, or I missed something important and that is not evident from the pictures,
I will refund your shipping costs (both ways) as well. Find another auction company that does that!