A Sheraton Mahogany Shelf Clock Height 38 1/2 x width 13 x depth 4 1/2 inches.

NATHAN ADAMS, DANVERS, MASSACHUSETTS, CIRCA 1785

having a broken arch pediment centered by a baluster form brass finial above the glazed door inlaid to show a heart issuing bellflowers and opening to the moonphase brass dial with Roman numeral hours and Arabic numeral minutes, further set with a seconds dial, signed N. Adams Danvers, the lower case fitted with a door having applied fluted columnar pilasters, raised on bracket feet.

Height 38 1/2 x width 13 x depth 4 1/2 inches.

Property from a Private Collection, Elm Grove, Wisconsin Provenance: Richard A. Bourne Co., Hyannis, Massachusetts, "The Rare Clock Collection of the Late Anthony J. Sposato," October 29, 1985, Lot 72 R.O. Schmitt Fine Arts, Manchester, New Hampshire, November 9, 2008, Lot 201

Two lead weights are later. Minute hand is replaced. The upper glazed door was replaced in 1955. Case in overall decent stable condition with light to moderate surface wear (Nicks and scratches) consistent with age and handleing. Weights crank up, clock runs for a while then stops. Clock rings on a bell at the hour.

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A Sheraton Mahogany Shelf Clock Height 38 1/2 x width 13 x depth 4 1/2 inches.

NATHAN ADAMS, DANVERS, MASSACHUSETTS, CIRCA 1785

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