This is a fine example of New Hampshire Mirror clock made by Benjamin Morrill of Boscawen, New Hampshire. The case is constructed in New England indigenous woods including white pine as a secondary wood. This case retains an older finish.

This form gets its name from its similarity to that of a wall hanging mirror made popular during the same time period. The front of this case is actually a door. Fully turned columns are split and applied to the outside edge of the door. They are decorated with gilding and painted various shades of paint. The corner blocks are applied and feature brass rosettes. The door is divided in two sections. The lower section features a mirror. The upper section features a reverse painted tablet which is original to the clock. The colors are quite good featuring reds, greens, and gilt designs. TEach of the corners features a harp design. This tablet centers a painted iron dial. The hands are simple design and appear to be original to this clock. The door will open to allow one access to the dial and the mechanism which is positioned behind it. The movement layout is very distinctive. It is referred to as a Wheelbarrow movement. Many examples of this type of clock have been found with this unusual movement. The gears are laid out from left to right. Is is weight driven and is designed run eight days on a full wind. The pendulum swings behind the door from the right side of the mechanism. The weight will descend down the left. This clock retains its original cast iron weight which is signed by the Maker. This clock is nicely proportioned measuring 30.5 inches long, 14.5 inches wide and 3.75 inches deep. This clock was made circa 1835.

Benjamin Morrill was born January 16,1794 and died April 21,1857. As a Clockmaker, examples of tall case, banjo, shelf, mirror and tower clocks have been recorded as being made by him. He was also known to make scales and musical instruments later in his career.