Description:
Cherry Carved Tall Case Clock, probably Connecticut, c. 1790-1800, the hood with swan's neck cresting and reeded pilasters above the reeded columns and quarter-columns in the waist, all on ogee bracket feet, the iron dial with love birds in the crest, seconds hand, and calendar aperture, (refinished, restored),ht. 102 3/4 in. including finial.
Estimate $3,000-5,000
The bonnet cresting is replaced, base with shrinkage cracks.
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