Fine & Rare Rodney Brace Mahogany Shelf Clock with Double Portrait Tablet
Rodney Brace Mahogany Shelf Clock with Double Portrait Tablet
North Bridgewater, Massachusetts, circa 1830. Figured mahogany case with carved capitals and acanthus scroll feet. Reverse-painted tablet with oval portraits of a lady and gentleman, probably by Abijah Canfield. Original painted and gilded wooden dial. Printed label. Provenance: Amos Avery Family; Jesse Coleman; The G. Russell and Janet Oechsle Collection of Upstate New York Clocks.
Literature: G. Russell Oechsle and Helen Boyce, An Empire in Time: Clocks and Clock Makers of Upstate New York (NAWCC, 2003), illustrated.
Ht. 38 in. W. 21 in. D. 6 1/2 in.
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Rodney Brace Mahogany Shelf Clock with Double Portrait Tablet
North Bridgewater, Massachusetts, circa 1830. Figured mahogany case with carved capitals and acanthus scroll feet. Reverse-painted tablet with oval portraits of a lady and gentleman, probably by Abijah Canfield. Original painted and gilded wooden dial. Printed label. Provenance: Amos Avery Family; Jesse Coleman; The G. Russell and Janet Oechsle Collection of Upstate New York Clocks.
Literature: G. Russell Oechsle and Helen Boyce, An Empire in Time: Clocks and Clock Makers of Upstate New York (NAWCC, 2003), illustrated.
Ht. 38 in. W. 21 in. D. 6 1/2 in.
Shipping Note: We provide our own in-house shipping service; separate from LiveAuctioneers. We can also help coordinate delivery for large, heavy, or bulky items that cannot be shipped via mail service. Please note that choosing LiveAuctioneers Shipping can result in inaccurate quotes, inexperienced packing, and delays that are out of our control. We encourage you to reach out to us directly with any inquiries.
