George Mitchell, 19thC. Three-Level Reverse-Painted Shelf Clock
George Mitchell, 19th Century Three-Level Reverse-Painted Shelf Clock
Bristol, CT, having stenciled dial with gilt scrollwork over two reverse-painted glass panels, larger with river landscape surrounded by gilt border, and smaller with floral design, in mahogany case having pediment with stenciled fruit bowl and cornucopias and applied columns with stenciled floral and foliate design, maker’s label with directions for use adhered inside case.
35 x 16 7/8 x 6 in. (88.9 x 42.9 x 15.2 cm.)
Condition Report: Clock maker marks to back of smaller glass panel. Glass panels with some paint loss and minor scratches; case with repairs and splits; inclusion in glass over dial.
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George Mitchell, 19th Century Three-Level Reverse-Painted Shelf Clock
Bristol, CT, having stenciled dial with gilt scrollwork over two reverse-painted glass panels, larger with river landscape surrounded by gilt border, and smaller with floral design, in mahogany case having pediment with stenciled fruit bowl and cornucopias and applied columns with stenciled floral and foliate design, maker’s label with directions for use adhered inside case.
35 x 16 7/8 x 6 in. (88.9 x 42.9 x 15.2 cm.)
Condition Report: Clock maker marks to back of smaller glass panel. Glass panels with some paint loss and minor scratches; case with repairs and splits; inclusion in glass over dial.