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Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
May 3, 2014 10:00 AMCalender
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Seth Thomas Off-Center Pillar and Scroll Shelf Clock

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$2,583$2,100
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2724MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: May 03, 2014 10:00AM

Description:

Seth Thomas Off-Center Pillar and Scroll Shelf Clock, Plymouth, Connecticut, c. 1818, the mahogany scroll-top case with printed maker's label inside stating in part, Patent Clocks/Made and Sold by/SETH THOMAS/ and warranted if well used., painted wooden Roman numeral dial with floral spandrels, Arabic minute marks inside the chapter ring and seconds bit, thirty-hour, time and strike, wooden strap movement with center count-wheel regulated by off-center-mounted pendulum and powered by two compounded weights, ht. 29 1/2 in.
Estimate $1,000-2,000

dial is undisturbed, lower glass is repainted, scrolls, feet and dial are undisturbed, hollow urn finials appear to be the original, object right front foot a probable replacement, case refinished with age consistent repairs.


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Seth Thomas, Plymouth, Connecticut