The clock is in excellent condition throughout. It runs perfectly and strong. Both the top and bottom glass is original for the period poured glass and show the air bubbles and uneven surface. The top has a hairline crack in it but is stable. I purchased the clock 35 years ago with the crack and never felt the need to replace it. The label, as you can see, is legible but has stains anda fewmissing pieces. The veneer is near perfect.The brass weight driven 30-hour movement in this clockhas been cleaned, runs strong and keeps good time. Thereverse paintedglassis original to the case as is the painted zinc dial with colorful floral accents.The clock measures24 X 14 X 4. I consider this a transition clock from the popular OGEE\'s of the 1830\'s to the ornate pillar clocks of the 1860\'s.

ABOUT THE CLOCK MAKER

Merritt Atkins and Henry H. Porter partnered making clocks in Bristol, Connecticut from 1840 until 1846. They wererenowned for their high-quality brass movements with a full strike on the hours and one strike at the half-hour.

ABOUT THE REVERSE PAINTING SUBJECT

The Merchants\' Exchange Building is a historical building locatedin colonial area of Philadelphia. It was built between 1832 and 1834 to replace City Tavern as thestock exchange house and was designed by architect William Strickland.

Though it still exist as a historical landmark it ceased operating as an exchange in 1875.It is the oldest existing stock exchange building in the United States. To learn more about the building visit: