01-07-201101-08-2011
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2532BBoston
January 7, 2011 06:00 PMCalender
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George III Mahogany Tallcase Clock

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$3,555$3,000
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2532BLocation: BostonDate / Time: January 08, 2011 10:00AM

Description:

George III Mahogany Tallcase Clock, late 18th century, the hood with swan's neck cresting, stop-fluted columns, and sound dampening fretwork, the face painted with faces of the moon aperture, signed Thomas Coleman, Leith, the movement with day/date, strike/silent, playing three tunes on nest of twelve bells, the case with long door inset with a small oval glass panel mounted with an openwork brass scene of Father Time, with engaged, brass-capped pilasters, on paneled and tiered plinth, ht. 94 1/4, wd. 21 in.
Estimate $4,000-6,000

Front of hood with cracks and small areas of loss to frame around dial. Shrinkage crack to front door between escutcheon and the Father Time window. Faceplate of base lifting; hairline to upper left front side of base. Some sunning to finish of base. Seat boards likely replaced/strengthened. Age typical minor age wear, metal darkening, and scuffs.

Keywords

Thomas Coleman, metal darkening