Description

Mahogany and rosewood case with a rich, warm patina. The case has brass inlay beautiful carved columns, and paw feet with a crisply painted wooden dial. A crisp, clean label reads: Eli Terry¹s patent clocks made and sold by Mark Leavenworth. Time-and-strike, 30-hour wooden works, weight-driven movement An incredible clock in virtually untouched condition. (This is the clock pictured on p. 133 in Horology Americana.) Provenance: Vincent Versage, Cuddebackville, NY; Dr. Donald Dean, Altamont NY Height: 22 1/4 inches, Width: 15 inches Provenance: ex Collection of Peter Zaharis, Ithaca, NY

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