11-01-200811-02-2008
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2431Boston
November 1, 2008 03:00 PMCalender
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Mahogany Tavern Clock Attributed to Aaron Willard

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$10,665$9,000
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2431Location: BostonDate / Time: November 01, 2008 3:00PM

Description:

Mahogany Tavern Clock Attributed to Aaron Willard, Boston, c. 1825, with turned and glazed bezel over the 11 3/4 in dia. concave painted iron dial, lower waist door, eight-day brass timepiece with iron weight, brass faced, lead backed pendulum bob and iron rod, ht. 30 in.

A related example is illustrated and discussed in Roger W. Robinson and Herschel B. Burt, The Willard House and Clock Museum and The Willard Family Clockmakers, pps. 187-188.
Estimate $10,000-15,000

Case is in old refinished condition, dial in undisturbed condition, hands, weight and pendulum appear to be period and the original, head section of case stamped "2".

Keywords

Aaron Willard, Herschel B. Burt, Clock Museum