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Important New York bracket clock by Robert Pearsall browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques:Instruments and Implements:Timepieces:Clocks: Pre 1800: item # 746510 Please refer to our stock # 7965 when inquiring.
Gordon S. Converse and Co. 57 West Lancaster Ave Malvern, PA 19355 610.722.9004 Guest Book SOLD |
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| An ebonized maple or cherry cased "bracket" or "chamber" clock signed on the dial: "Robert Pearsall, New York" and engraved on the backplate "Thomas Reid, London". Robert Pearsall was possibly the son or brother of Joseph Pearsall who advertised in New York in 1775: "Moved. Imported very neat 8 day clocks in mahogany cases moon'd [moon dial]and plain elegant spring. Black ebony cases, gold watches, cap. and jeweled hammered plain do [ as well]." The clockworks were actually made by Thomas Reid, a well listed English clock maker, which is why his name is engraved on the back of the clock plate, along with the date: 1796. The case was likely made in this country. This is the very clock illustrated in Richard Thomson's 1969 publication: "Antique American Clocks and Watches", on page 64. 15" X 11 1/2" X 7". | ||||||
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