MASSACHUSETTS EMPIRE TRIPLE DECKER MAHOGANY SHELF CLOCK, MADE BY AUSTIN CHITTENDEN, LEXINGTON, MASS.

MASSACHUSETTS EMPIRE TRIPLE DECKER MAHOGANY SHELF CLOCK, MADE BY AUSTIN CHITTENDEN, LEXINGTON, MASS. The rectangular case surmounted by carved presenting eagle above a stack of three mahogany doors, the uppermost opening to a painted wooden dial with gilt heightened spandrels, the mid door with eglomise panel depicting a pastoral scene opening to bell striker and pendulum bob above the lower door with eglomise panel depicting a lake scene centering a pendulum aperture. Both doors flanked by full columns. Resting on the box base fitted with the lower door. The whole on a plain plinth base. PROVENANCE: Fine private Long Island, New York mansion. SIZE: 33-3/4” h x 17-1/4” w x 4-3/4” d. CONDITION: Mahogany case in fine original condition, some wear and small losses at door hinges, eglomise panel’s probably later replacements, case retains original paper label, works not examined. 9-74068 SM (800-1,200)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2007

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1147	$780.00	MASSACHUSETTS EMPIRE TRIPLE DECKER MAHOGANY SHELF CLOCK, MADE BY AUSTIN CHITTENDEN, LEXINGTON, MASS. The rectangular case surmounted by carved presenting eagle above a stack of three mahogany doors, the uppermost opening to a painted wooden dial with gilt heightened spandrels, the mid door with eglomise panel depicting a pastoral scene opening to bell striker and pendulum bob above the lower door with eglomise panel depicting a lake scene centering a pendulum aperture. Both doors flanked by full columns. Resting on the box base fitted with the lower door. The whole on a plain plinth base. PROVENANCE: Fine private Long Island, New York mansion. SIZE: 33-3/4” h x 17-1/4” w x 4-3/4” d. CONDITION: Mahogany case in fine original condition, some wear and small losses at door hinges, eglomise panel’s probably later replacements, case retains original paper label, works not examined. 9-74068 SM (800-1,200) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2007 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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