William Purinton, Lancaster, New Hampshire, 8-day wall timepiece, or "New Hampshire Mirror Clock" Circa 1820. William Purinton worked in Portland, Maine; Vassalborough, Maine and Lancaster, New Hampshire. A picture of the movement is shown in: "Willard's Patent Time Pieces by Paul Foley, pg. 96" and another example showing the movement and case of the same design is found in: "New Hampshire Clocks and Clockmakers" by Charles Parsons, pg. 204. — Antique Clocks Price Guide

Name: William Purinton, Lancaster, New Hampshire, 8-day wall timepiece, or "New Hampshire Mirror Clock" Circa 1820. William Purinton worked in Portland, Maine; Vassalborough, Maine and Lancaster, New Hampshire. A picture of the movement is shown in: "Willard's Patent Time Pieces by Paul Foley, pg. 96" and another example showing the movement and case of the same design is found in: "New Hampshire Clocks and Clockmakers" by Charles Parsons, pg. 204.
Brand: Purinton, William
Price: 2530 USD
Availability: Discontinued

Wall Purinton, William United States auction

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Sale date November 6, 2009

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Maker Purinton, William
Type Wall
Country United States
Price type auction
Date November 6, 2009
Source R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts

Description

refinished mahogany veneered case with gilding on the door restored. Mirror is period and is most likely original. Dial glass is old; was painted and signed by a Bill Martin in 1995. Original painted dial with some very minor loss at the edges. Dagger style hands are original. Weight is a modern replacement. The consignor acquired this several years ago from Bill Mather. Height 29.5 inches

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