Brown/Red-painted Flat-top Wooden Works Tall Clock

Description:

Brown/Red-painted Flat-top Wooden Works Tall Clock, probably Connecticut, late 18th century, the hood with glazed tombstone opening and white-painted wooden dial with a ship in the arch and floral spandrels, above a waist with rectangular door and base with tombstone panel, old surface, (imperfections and wear),ht. 77 1/4 in.

Provenance: Purchased from the Cook family. According to the consignor, this clock stood in the [Woodbridge] tavern at Manchester Green in Manchester, Connecticut, and was later moved to Lyman's Blacksmith Shop. When it was moved (1830-40),it was shortened two inches to fit in the room. See www.manchesterhistory.org/reprints/MHS3_ManchesterGreen.html
Estimate $600-800

two small brass weights, hood glass cracked, shrinkage cracks, small losses to case, etc.


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