Abiel Chandler Rat Trap Striking Weight Driven New Hampshire Mirror Clock

Description: Abiel Chandler, Concord New Hampshire weight driven time and strike mirror clock circa 1830. Abiel Chandler was born in 1807 and died in 1881. He was a successful clockmaker and was in partnership with his father Timothy. Shortly after 1829 Abiel Chandler went to Boston and trained in the Willard shop to make Willard Timepiece (Banjo Clock). We are pleased to offer a rare example of a New Hampshire mirror clock by Abiel Chandler that is both signed and labeled. In addition, the works are the famous "rat trap" design. In 1954 Donald K. Packard, first President of the Boston Clock Club published the first article on this famous movement in the NAWCC Bulletin of April Whole number 53 under the title "Das Rattenfallen-Uhrwerke." There is a section in Parsons "New Hampshire Clock & Clockmakers" that covers these clocks. Scans of pages 230 - 231 are including in this listing that document a related example. This clock has the additional unique feature of being both signed and labeled. The dial is untouched and original with a fabulous signature. The label is original as well. The reverse glass painted tablet has been restored from behind on the original glass. The mirror and pine backing are original. The case has never been refinished and note the dove tailed bottom board that is still in tact. This type of movement is something that you love to see as a collector but realize the temperamental nature of the functionality. We know that it ticks and strikes but sorry we have not done a full service on this one and cannot guarantee it. S/H/I is free, and we will carefully pack it and send it via USPS Priority Mail Air 2nd day service. The clock comes with its original winding crank. Please contact me if you have any questions, and thanks for looking: Steve Petrucelli: Adams Brown Company Cranbury NJ

Price: 5900 USD

Location: Cranbury, New Jersey

End Time: 2024-12-13T22:01:43.000Z

Shipping Cost: 395 USD