Mahogany Massachusetts Shelf Clock

Description:

Mahogany Massachusetts Shelf Clock, Boston, c. 1825, with scroll top, reverse-painted tablet marked Aaron Willard, Boston, stenciled and lyre decoration over the 8-in. painted iron Roman numeral dial, lower tablet painted with a naval scene, bun feet, eight-day, brass, time and rack strike movement, ht. 34 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

Missing weights and pendulum. hood molding loose and needing regluing, painted glasses are replacements.


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