Hotchkiss & Benedict Mirror Clock. Painted wood dial has a 9 in. chapter ring with gilt borders, black Roman hour numerals, gilt painted spandrels, open center with pointer hand seconds indicator, pierced minute and hour hands (minute hand repaired). The dial is signed Warranted by Hotchkiss & Benedict. The brass 8 day, weight driven movement is numbered 2235, has count wheel strike mechanism, drop hammer strike and iron bell at the top of the movement, long cylindrical iron weights and figural eagle pendulum bob, movement by A. Munger. In a mahogany case with fancy crest, upper door with original glass, the base has turned columns with carved capitols and 2 mirror paneled lower door with original glasses, in good condition and original finish, missing a few minor molding pieces; singed with paper labels in the back of the case. 37 in. high x 17 in. wide x 5.5 in. deep.
A 19th century Hotchkiss & Benedict shelf clock. 8 day time and strike weight driven Brass movement with painted wooden dial. Mahogany case with carved crown above an upper door with clear glass and lower mirrored door, flanked by painted half columns with gilded detail. Older refinishing in fair condition, wear to mirror, minor veneer chips, cracked upper glass, replaced crown and knobs. 38″ high.
Condition
Older refinishing in fair condition, wear to mirror, minor veneer chips, cracked upper glass, replaced crown and knobs.
Hotchkiss & Benedict shelf clock
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A 19th century Hotchkiss & Benedict shelf clock. 8 day time and strike weight driven Brass movement with painted wooden dial. Mahogany case with carved crown above an upper door with clear glass and lower mirrored door, flanked by flat tapered columns with carved detail. Older refinishing in good condition, wear to mirror, minor veneer chips, replaced glass knobs. 38″ high.
Condition
Older refinishing in good condition, wear to mirror, minor veneer chips, replaced glass knobs.