Dwarf tall clock. This unique piece is bench made, a term that signifies the highest level of craftsmanship and attention to detail. Each component of this clock was meticulously crafted by hand, making it a truly one-of-a-kind piece. 213071.

This is an attractive dwarf clock. This case is constructed in figured mahogany and is line inlaid, incorporating quarter fans inlaid urns. This high-quality cabinetry and its case design was obviously copied from a case constructed in Boston circa 1800. This is a bench-made example and was built in the mid-1900s. 

This charming example stands up on applied ogee bracket feet. The base features a beautifully figured veneer. The string inlay forms a frame featuring quarter fans in each corner. In the center of this base is a medallion that features an urn. This pattern is repeated in the waist door. The door is trimmed with a molded edge and opens to access the interior of the case. Fluted quarter columns flank the sides of the case and terminate at each end in brass quarter capitals. The bonnet is fitted with a traditional New England-style fret. The fretwork is supported by three capped and fluted chimneys or final plinths. These support the three brass urn-shaped finials. Fully turned and fluted bonnet columns or colonnettes visually support the upper bonnet molding.  They are mounted in brass capitals and are free-standing.  Nicely turned quarter columns are set into the back of the bonnet. These are smoothly shaped. The sides of the hood are fitted with tombstone-shaped side lights and are fitted with glass. The arched bonnet line inlaid door is also fitted with glass and opens to access the painted dial, which is not signed. 

This painted arched dial features floral patterns in the four spandrel areas as well as in the arch of the dial. The time track has the hours indicated in Roman numerals. 

The movement was constructed by the Chelsea Clock Company of Chelsea, Massachusetts. It was most likely made to fit into a wall clock. It has been repurposed and adapted to this dial and case. This was a common practice for woodworkers who took on projects like this. The movement is in brass and designed to run for eight days on a full wind. It is a time-only format and is of fine quality. 

This clock stands approximately 47.5 inches tall and was made circa 1930.

Inventory number 213071.