Rare Image, C. 1860 Antique Clock Glass, Revolutionary War General Knox Mansion for Sale

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Rare Image, C. 1860 Antique Clock Glass, Revolutionary War General Knox Mansion For Sale

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Rare Image, C. 1860 Antique Clock Glass, Revolutionary War General Knox Mansion:
$95.00

Rare Image, Original C.1860 Antique Clock Glass, Family Mansion of General Knox, Thomaston, Maine

A Founding Father of the United States, Henry Knox was a major general of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. Living in Boston, prior to the war, he was a member of the militia group called the Boston Grenadier Corp offering resistance to the British occupation of the city. He saw himself as the embodiment of revolutionary ideals and was on the scene of the 1770 Boston Massacre and fought in the Siege of Boston in 1775. Washington promoted him to BrigadierGeneral and Knox was involved in nearly every battle of the American RevolutionaryWar. He served as Chief of Artillery in mostofWashington\'s campaigns. He oversaw the logistics of Washington\'s campaign of recrossing the Delaware in 1776 where battles were won in Trenton and Princeton. He is renown for bringing over 60 tons of canonartillery from captured Fort Ticonderoga over 300 miles in snow toBoston where it was instrumental in finallydriving the British out of Boston.Knox is credited for creating the Continental Army\'s Artillery Corps and for taking charge of the placement of the artillery at Yorktown that was a key factor in driving Cornwallis into submission in 1781. After the war, General Knox was appointed President Washington\'s Secretary of War where he served as a loyal and trustedadvisor.

This is a Circa 1860 depiction of Henry Knox family mansion house built in 1794

Circa 1860 clock glass, approximately 8\" x10\" made to fit most period OG, OGEE mantel, shelf clocks. The design features a straight on view of the home, a two horse drawn carriage and a man with a basket. This is an uncommon, rarely found image honoring General Knox, an important, highly respected American Revolutionary War General. The title of the scene clearly survives at the bottom of the glass.
NOT a reproduction, NOT a paper copy, NOT a new decal. This is the real deal. Its more that 160 years old! No cracks, great character, colors and paint, no touch ups with only minor paint loss. Check out the photo details to review its remarkable state of preservation.

Came from a New England estate of antique clocks, original glasses and parts from a dealer who collected and restored antique clocks for more than 3 decades. This is the first time this glass has been for sale in 30 years!

You do not need an antique clock to mount this glass. Many collectors simply frame the glass to enjoy the 19th century artistry as a piece of wall art.

To be clear, only the glass is included in this sale. The portrait of General Knox and the post card illustration of the mansion are for informational purposes only.

Check out \"Seller\'s Other Items\" for more incredible items that will be posted and sold on over the next few weeks including beautiful, original clock glasses and an exceptional MINIATURE triple decker made by Birge and Mallory.