Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Mid Atlantic Inlaid Mahogany Tall Clock, New Jersey or Pennsylvania, c. 1810, swan's neck pediment over the freestanding, brass capital, reeded columns, Arabic numeral painted iron dial with moon's age in arch, raised gilt spandrels, seconds bit and calendar aperture, figured mahogany tombstone-shaped door flanked by reeded quarter-columns, lower figured waist panel, base with similar figured panel and line inlay, terminating in a serpentine apron with flared French feet, eight-day time and hour strike movement, cast by bell founder A. Coats Glasgow, powered by two iron weights and regulated by a pendulum, ht. 95 in.
Estimate $2,000-4,000
feet replaced, dial professionaly cleaned and relined, moon's age repainted, scrolls original, case refinished
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
Pennsylvania, GlasgowJonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
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