$17,220
Joseph Ives Lever-spring "Brooklyn" Shelf Clock, Brooklyn, New York, c. 1825-30, 10 1/2-in. paper on wood Roman numeral dial signed Joseph Ives, New York , gilt-brass rosettes, over the lower reverse-painted tablet depicting a rural town and landscape with an oval border of stenciled decoration, all set on carved paw feet, printed paper label with directions for running the clock and Ives patented iron leaf spring, eight-day, strap brass movement with rolling pinions, count-wheel strike, recoil escapement, pendulum and leaf spring power, ht. 29 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2014-11-01