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Style: American Empire
Antique William S. Sperry American Empire Mahogany 8 Day Column Mantel Clock 27"
Antique William S. Sperry American Empire Mahogany 8 Day Column Mantel Clock 27"

Antique William S. Sperry American Empire Mahogany 8 Day Column Mantel Clock 27"

Located in Dayton, OH

Early 19th century / Circa 1840's weight driven, chiming mantel or shelf clock by William S. Sperry of the Phoenix Manufactory - 192 Pearl Street, New York. Rectangular mahogany case...

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19th Century American Antique American Empire Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

American Mahogany and Églomisé Banjo Clock, E. Howard, Boston # 5, Circa 1860
American Mahogany and Églomisé Banjo Clock, E. Howard, Boston # 5, Circa 1860

American Mahogany and Églomisé Banjo Clock, E. Howard, Boston # 5, Circa 1860

Located in Charleston, SC

American mahogany and églomisé banjo clock with original signed and numeral paper dial under glass, decorative painted and gilt throat panel, with a hinged painted and gilt door concealing the brass pendulum. Clock is in working condition with no issues. Signed by E. Howard and Co...

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1860s American Antique American Empire Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Gilt Bronze & Silvered Three Piece Clock Garniture
19th Century French Gilt Bronze & Silvered Three Piece Clock Garniture

19th Century French Gilt Bronze & Silvered Three Piece Clock Garniture

By Mitchell Vance Co.

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Great craftsmanship French gilt bronze and silvered brass three piece clock garniture from the mid 19th century. The set include a French ebauche clock 8-day brass time and strike mo...

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1860s French Antique American Empire Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

American Rococo Gilt Mantel Clock Cherub
American Rococo Gilt Mantel Clock Cherub

American Rococo Gilt Mantel Clock Cherub

Located in Potters Bar, GB

This is a American gilt-bronze (ormolu) mantel clock, exuberantly decorated in the Rococo revival style Circa 1920 Gilt-bronze (ormolu) case with a rich golden tone Enamel dial with ...

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1920s Vintage American Empire Clocks

Materials

Bronze

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