06-07-200906-07-2009
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2460Boston
June 7, 2009 11:00 AMCalender
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Mahogany Girandole Clock Attributed to J. N. Dunning

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$5,925$5,000
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2460Location: BostonDate / Time: June 07, 2009 11:00AM

Description:

Mahogany Girandole Clock Attributed to J. N. Dunning,Burlington, Vermont, c. 1825,with carved Prince of Wales finial, glazed wood bezel over the 7 5/8 in. painted iron dial with Roman numerals, carved side ornaments flanking the waist section, mahogany veneered panels, carved lower pediment, and eight-day brass movement with pendulum and cast iron weight, ht. 45 in.
Estimate $4,000-6,000

This clock is in restored condition. Case is essentially pine with the top and bottom sections of laminated construction. This method of case construction suggests an original grain-painted surface on primary areas, now gone; case refinished inside and out, wooden panel in lower section is a replacement, in-painting on dial, original movement, hands, weight and pendulum.

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Burlington, Vermont, Wales