Abiel Chandler Lyre Clock (Concord, NH)

A rare Classical box-lyre banjo clock with alarm, attributed to Abiel Chandler of Concord New Hampshire, circa 1825-1830.

Inventory #09042

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This antique lyre clock, which is in an exceptional state of preservation, is fitted with the extremely rare combination of a time and strike train along with an alarm mechanism. The lyre clock has a carved wood final, a turned wood bezel and an elaborate foliate throat frame. The throat glass and lower panel are decorated with a similar motif depicting an American eagle above two cornucopiae and a patriotic shield.

Dimensions

Height with finial: 41 1/2"; Width: 10 1/2”; Depth: 4”

Pricing

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Gary R. Sullivan Antiques Inc. buys, sells and brokers fine and rare examples of antique clocks and early American furniture, including fine antique tall case clocks, banjo clocks, and dwarf clocks.