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SCARCE CHARLES KIRK PILLAR AND SCROLL WOOD WORKS MANTLE CLOCK.
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SCARCE CHARLES KIRK PILLAR AND SCROLL WOOD WORKS MANTLE CLOCK.
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Charles Kirk purchased his clockmaking shop in 1826 from Elias and Elisha Horton. It was located in Bristol, Connecticut. There he made wooden movement pillar and scroll clocks for just five years-from 1827 to 1832. He sold the business in 1833 to E.C. Brewster and ran it for him until until about 1837. Kirk's name sometimes appears on other clock labels spelled KIRKE. This fine example of his Federal style pillar and scroll mantle clocks is a VERY scarce item. The inside paper label is partially missing, but enough of the lettering remains to definitely assign the clock to Charles Kirk for George Mitchell (see photograph). Mitchell was an entrepeneur and bought clocks from various makers for resale to his own customers. This attractive clock has had the scroll tips restored by a cabinetmaker(see photograph)and the reverse painted lower door glass is also a professional restoration (see photograph). The brass finials are later replacements. Overall, a VERY scarce and desireable 'collectors' prize. It runs and strikes properly---having been examined, adjusted and fine-tuned by our Master Clock Repairman. I can't imagine another pillar and scroll by Charles Kirk in such outstanding condition selling for such a reasonable price. This is a consignment piece from a renowned antique clock authority...offered for the first time since being released from his collection. NOTE: Payment for this item must be by personal check or Cashier's Bank Check.
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