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Cary A fine Hepplewhite tall case clock with Rocking Ship dial. by James Cary Jr. Brunswick, Maine, circa 1815
Artist: Not Available 
Category: Clocks
SubType: Clocks
Origin: America-USA
Era: 19th Century
Height: 91 inches
Width: 19.75 inches
Depth: 9.75 inches
This handsome example is the foremost example from this prominent Maine clock maker, exhibiting pleasing proportions and a very desirable animated rocking ship dial. The ship, which is a frigate flying an American flag, is set against a concave background painted with a rare tropical harbor sunset view, including palm trees and a cliff-side fort. The dial is elegantly signed below the calendar aperture with the clock maker’s name “James Cary / Brunswick”. The high style mahogany case has a distinctive regional fret and rests on flared French feet






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