Antique Samuel Abbott Clock

Price Type: auction
Sold Date: 4/26/2003
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Catalog Description:

C.1827, Samuel Abbott, 11 Pitts St., Boston, Federal Mirror Clock in very good condition. Abbott would have made this after he relocated from Dover, NH in 1827 and before he moved to Vermont in 1830 or so. This is one of the thinnest and most unique mirror clocks we have seen, complete with a superb paper label (Note Paul Foley's research has confirmed other labels with the name mis-spelled with one "t", see "Willard's Patent Timpieces", Foley, 2002, page 64 for another example of this paper label, and additional details on Abbott. In order to reduce the front to back dimension of the clock, Abbott, fashioned a unique weight, guided by wires so it could not shift and interfere with the pendulum; these weights are often missing, but this one is intact. Clock retains original "grand piano" movement with 3 pillars. The dial is original, but appears to have been reblacked. There has been some gold paint applied over missing leaf on the front that deserves professional removal (looks like much of the leaf may be intact). Note sides of this case, door and cornice are all curved in a style unique to Abbott. Height 32 inches

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