Late 19th-Century Folk Art Fretwork Gothic Revival Cathedral Clock in Case

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From the living estate of Arizona based brutalist artist, John Gleason, a magnificent example of late 19th-to-early 20th-century Victorian folk … Read more From the living estate of Arizona based brutalist artist, John Gleason, a magnificent example of late 19th-to-early 20th-century Victorian folk art, this exceptional Gothic Revival mantel clock is a masterclass in architectural fretwork and jigsaw craftsmanship. The interior clock body is painstakingly carved from thin hardwoods to mimic the soaring facade of a medieval European cathedral, featuring multi-tiered pointed arches, intricate scrollwork galleries, and dramatic gabled spires.

At the center of the structural spire sits a circular clock face with crisp Roman numerals framed by openwork detailing. To safeguard its intricate wooden structure from dust and age, the clock is permanently housed within its original, freestanding protective display case fitted with clear glass panels, an arched viewing window, and an ornamental cresting trim along the top peak.
This dramatic, highly textured sculpture bridges the gap between historical ecclesiastical design and collectible American or European folk handicraft—making it an absolute statement piece for a library mantel, console table, or curiosity cabinet. See less