Patent timepiece 1815 - 1835

This American "Patent Timepiece" is a decorative and functional example of early 19th-century clockmaking. The clock, attributed to Samuel Whiting and dating from 1815-1835, is a wall-mounted timepiece featuring a circular clock face and a stylized, gilded eagle on the top. Its design includes an intricately painted glass panel depicting figures in a scene, and a central painted glass column decorated with red floral motifs. The clock's elaborate and detailed craftsmanship reflects the evolving style of the American decorative arts during this era.