05-03-201405-03-2014
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
May 3, 2014 10:00 AMCalender
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Benjamin Willard Cherry Tall Clock

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$10,455$8,500
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2724MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: May 03, 2014 10:00AM

Description:

Benjamin Willard Cherry Tall Clock, Grafton, Massachusetts, c. 1770, the pagoda top with brass finials, freestanding columns flanking the hood door over the composite brass Roman numeral dial with silvered chapter ring, seconds dial and name boss in the arch engraved Benjamin Willard/Grafton/Fecit, matted center and cast brass spandrels, the serpentine shaped waist door over the two-stage base molding, eight-day brass hour-striking movement regulated by a pendulum cast with "Morris" and powered by two iron weights, ht. 88 in.

Note: See Paul Foley, Willard's Patent Timepieces p. 330-331, for biographical information on Benjamin Willard and p. 285 for an illustration of a pendulum bob with "Morris" casting.
Estimate $10,000-15,000

Pagoda top and base are the original, finials are replacements, movement seating board blocked with an original block and an object left replacement block, movement and dial are original to the case, "Morris" bob has lost detail of the pendulum bob, movement presently striking on wire gong attached to backboard, movement needs complete overhaul


The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Keywords

Benjamin Willard, Grafton, Massachusetts, Paul Foley