Seth Thomas Ogee Shelf Clock

This is a classic 19th-century Ogee shelf clock, likely produced by the Seth Thomas Clock Company or a similar contemporary New England maker between 1840 and 1870. The case features a distinctive 'S' curved (ogee) molding crafted from wood with a rich mahogany veneer finish, showing a deep reddish-brown grain. The dial is hand-painted on metal or wood, featuring traditional Roman numerals and floral corner motifs in soft pinks and greens. Below the dial is a rectangular glass tablet with reverse-painted (eglomise) decoration depicting a landscape or building scene within a decorative black and gold scrollwork border. Physically, the clock shows age-appropriate wear including some minor chipping and loss of veneer along the base edges. The eglomise painting appears relatively intact, though some faint flaking may be present consistent with age. It features an eight-day or 30-hour weight-driven brass movement, indicated by two winding arbors on the face. These clocks were staples of American middle-class homes in the Victorian era, prized for their reliable timekeeping and elegant, simple craftsmanship.

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