Set of 3, Antique Riley Whiting Wood Works Empire Shelf Clock Eagle Carved Mahogany

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Antique Riley Whiting Empire Mahogany Shelf Clock – Wooden Works – Carved Eagle Crest – Circa 1830–1840


An impressive early … Read more Antique Riley Whiting Empire Mahogany Shelf Clock – Wooden Works – Carved Eagle Crest – Circa 1830–1840


An impressive early 19th-century American Empire shelf clock by Riley Whiting of Winchester, Connecticut, featuring an elaborately carved wooden case with a spread-wing eagle crest, spiral-carved columns, decorative paw feet, and a painted lower glass tablet depicting a landscape with a large building.


The clock retains its early wooden gear movement and an interior paper manufacturer’s label reading “Modern Improved Clocks, Made and Sold by Riley Whiting, Winchester, Conn.”


The painted wooden dial features Roman numerals, decorative gold corner scrollwork, two winding openings, and ornate hands.


The clock includes two weights, pendulum components, and a winding key.


Approximate measurements:


* Height: 33 inches

* Width: 17 inches

* Depth: 5 3/4 inches


Condition:


Antique estate-fresh condition with age-related wear, surface marks, and evidence of previous restoration.


The mahogany case appears to have been refinished at some point. There are cracks and separations in the wood, including along the front near the dial, along with wear and damage around the door keyhole.


The upper glass has a small crack near the Roman numeral IX area. The lower reverse-painted glass tablet appears to have undergone later repainting or restoration, and its originality has not been established.


The wooden clock dial exhibits age-related crazing, minor paint wear, and a visible horizontal crack.


The original-style interior Riley Whiting paper label has substantial staining, discoloration, and areas of paper loss, but the maker’s name and location remain clearly legible.


Both winding mechanisms engage when turned with the key. The clock has not been tested for continued operation, striking, or timekeeping accuracy. It may require adjustment, servicing, or restoration before regular use.


The clock is being sold in its present antique condition, with no guarantee of mechanical operation.

This clock is being listed as 3 pieces and will be sent in two packages with the two weights being shipped in a separate package


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An attractive and substantial early American wooden-works clock with exceptional carved architectural details, suitable for collectors of antique American clocks, Empire furniture, and early 19th-century decorative arts. See less