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Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
April 29, 2016 10:00 AMCalender
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David Wood Cherry Tall Clock

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$7,380$6,000
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2890MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: April 29, 2016 10:00AM

Description:

David Wood Cherry Tall Clock, Newburyport, Massachusetts, c. 1810, arch-top hood with pierced fret, ball and spire brass finials mounted on three fluted plinths, tapering turned columns flanking the Roman numeral painted iron "Wilson" dial marked D. Wood, raised gilt floral-decorated spandrels and birds in the arch, seconds bit and date aperture, brass-mounted quarter-columns flanking the thumbmolded full-length rectangular waist door, all resting on straight bracket feet, eight-day time and hour strike brass movement, with false plate stamped Wilson, regulated by a brass-faced pendulum and strap brass rod, and powered by two tin-cased lead weights, ht. 82 in. with finials.
Estimate $7,000-9,000

Replacement bottom board, feet, fret and finials all original, dial undisturbed including signature; a rare example of a small eight-day tall clock by an important maker in near pristine condition.


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Newburyport