06-04-200606-04-2006
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2322Boston
June 4, 2006 11:00 AMCalender
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Federal Mahogany Inlaid Tall Case Clock

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$47,000$40,000
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2322Location: BostonDate / Time: June 04, 2006 11:00AM

Description:

Federal Mahogany Inlaid Tall Case Clock, Aaron Willard, Boston, c. 1800, the hood with a pierced fretwork joining reeded plinths topped by finials, above the molded arched cornice and glazed tombstone door enclosing a polychrome and gilt moon-phase dial with seconds hand and calendar aperture, lettered "A. WILLARD", and eight-day brass weight-driven movement, all flanked by reeded brass stop-fluted columns, the waist with molded door, the maker's engraved label affixed to the interior, flanked by reeded brass stop-fluted quarter columns, on the base resting on ogee bracket feet, old finish, (imperfections and restoration),ht. 92 in. including finial.

Note: This piece has an oral Livermore family history of being purchased for the price of two oxen.
Estimate $20,000-30,000

Keywords

Aaron Willard, Livermore