Erastus Hodges Mahogany Pillar and Scroll Shelf Clock

Description:

Erastus Hodges Mahogany Pillar and Scroll Shelf Clock, Torrington, Connecticut, the scroll-top crest and brass urn finials over the painted wooden dial with Arabic numerals and colorful painted spandrels, lower reverse painted depicting a large formal residence and yard, printed maker's label inside stating in part, Patent Improved Clock, Made and Sold by Erastus Hodges, Torrington, Conn. Warranted if well used., thirty-hour time and strike weight powered "Torrington-type" movement with two cast iron weights and pendulum, ht. 29 in.
Estimate $5,000-8,000

Dial undisturbed, original scrolls and blocking, period finials, weights and bob, right and left foot facades are restorations, both glasses are the original, both with putty refreshed.

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