EPHRAIM DOWNS MANTEL CLOCK: Early American Pillar & Scroll Clock by Ephraim Downes of Bristol, Connecticut. With an upper dial bearing Arabic numerals and gilt adornment behind clear glass over a reverse-painted glass tablet with pendulum bob aperture. In Federal style wood case on bracket feet with fully turned columns and a scrolled arch topped by a brass urn finial. Original paper labels affixed inside. Approx. 31'' h. x 16.5'' w. x 4.5'' d.
CONDITION: One arch repaired; one broken. Small area of missing veneer at lower right, and loss at escutcheon. Not currently working or guaranteed to keep accurate time.