Historic Fall Auction Oct 7

Henry Jones English Brackett Clock with Provenance

This auction ended on October 7, 2022.

Start price: $2,000

Estimated price: $4,000 - $8,000

Sold for: $17,000

Description

The bracket clock was made by Henry Jones of London, England circa 1670 (Note: King Charles II had a clock made by Jones). The clock was brought to America by a Captain Raitt, who crossed the Atlantic in his own ship. On October 2, 1747, Captain Raitt married Miriam Frost and settled in Kittery. The clock descending generations and became property of John W. P. Frost. Written provenance included. Dimensions: 12.5" Height x 9" Width x 6" Depth
Condition: Good condition