548.    $400

 Brewster & Ingrahams 4-column “onion-top”, 1843-1852.  Formally termed “Ogee Round Gothic”, this clock is absolutely gorgeous.  The flame mahogany veneer is outstanding, with a deep luster.  Both glasses are almost certainly original, as are the dial and hands; the dial is yellowed with some wear on the raised numeral ring, and an unfortunate scratch mark at 5 o’clock.  The right rear finial has parts of two of the rings broken off.  The 8-day time-and-strike movement is signed, running, and striking on a wire gong.  The label is covered up by old dark blue paper, perhaps an overpasted label that has lost its print or just a modification someone added to darken the interior years ago.  Of interest are the round feet, which certainly look original but would seem to be an add-on; if so, they are remarkably well matched to the case and show no evidence of being newer.  Nonetheless, I cannot find any other example of an onion top with feet. There is also an ivory escutcheon, a key, and a working lock.  Ly has a nice section on early Ingraham clocks including this one in his book on Ingraham clocks. If you don’t want this clock we’ll be happy to keep it.  $400-$600.