"RUEBEN TOWER" MASSACHUSETTS SHELF CLOCK. Massachusetts weight driven shelf clock signed "RUEBEN TOWER, HINGHAM". The clock hands are primitive and do not match. The 9.5" x 6.75" dial has an old surface with many paint repairs and imperfections. The dial is attached to the seat board with two screws and a cross piece of wood on the case. The cross piece of wood where the third screw hole attaches is missing. The clock has a very primitive time only banjo style brass clock movement. The movement is early and the brass has many imperfections. The movement construction is also a bit primitive with short wheel teeth and rough cut pinions and arbors. The pendulum bob is smaller and lighter than a banjo clock bob. The pendulum bob upper suspension block has been repaired. The movement crutch is also thinner, flatter and much more primitive than most crutches on movements of this type. One of the seat board hooks has been replaced. The brass pulley is early and the correct style and size for the clock movement. It is a bit smaller than a banjo clock pulley. The mahogany case has inlay in the bonnet and base. The base has missing glue blocks and a replaced back brace. The clock has a number of other minor amateurish repairs and other imperfections. The mahogany case has an old refinish. 13.5"W x 29.25"H x 6"D. Estimated Value $4,000 - 6,000.