Paint-decorated Tall Case Clock

Description:

Paint-decorated Tall Case Clock, New England, early 19th century, the hood with pierced fret joining reeded plinths topped by brass ball finials, above the glazed beaded tombstone door opening to a paint-decorated wooden dial and wooden weight-driven movement, above the waist with rectangular door on base with cutout feet, old surface simulating exotic wood with string inlay and crossbanding, (restoration and imperfections),ht. 90 1/2 in.
Estimate $4,000-6,000

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