A country New Hampshire tall clock made in the Rochester region. 211402.

This is a fine mixed woods case comprising of birch, bird’s-eye maple, and pine. Cases like this were made in quantity in the Rochester, NH region. This clock exhibits typical New England proportions. 

The case stands on cutout bracket feet. The waist section is fitted with a long rectangular-shaped door. This door features a bird's-eye maple veneered panel. Bird's-eye maple has a distinctive grain pattern. Fluted waist quarter columns, which terminate in brass quarter capitals, flank the sides of the case. The bonnet is surmounted with a traditional New England fretwork form. Three brass ball-and-spike finials are mounted on the plinths. Fluted bonnet columns flank the door. 

The dial is colorfully painted, and the artwork suggests it is of Boston origin. This dial was most likely painted in Boston by Spencer Nolen. A colorfully decorated urn is featured in the lunette. The four spandrel areas feature depictions of fruit. All of these designs are embellished with raised gesso work that is highlighted with gilt paint. The time ring is formatted with Roman numerals. The quarter hours are marked in Arabic numerals. 

The eight-day movement is brass. It is designed to strike the hour on a cast iron bell. It is good quality. 

This clock was made circa 1815. The approximate dimensions are 7 feet 9 inches tall (93), 20.25 inches wide, and 10.75 inches deep. 

This is a popular case form. We have owned many clock cases which share similar design characteristics. Some of which have been signed examples. The names that we see include James Cole and John Cross of Rochester, New Hampshire. 

This clock is $ 9,500.

Inventory number 211042.