10-25-201510-25-2015
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2855BBoston
October 25, 2015 10:00 AMCalender
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Walnut Tall Case Clock

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$5,228$4,250
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2855BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 25, 2015 10:00AM

Description:

Walnut Tall Case Clock, Gawen Brown, Boston, mid-18th century, the hood with flat-molded cornice above tombstone glazed door and freestanding columns flanking the engraved brass dial with a boss in the arch lettered "Gawen Brown Boston," chapter rings, seconds hand, calendar aperture, and cast spandrels, with eight-day, brass, weight-driven movement, the thumbmolded waist door with molded base, old surface, (imperfections),ht. 83 1/2 in.
Estimate $3,000-5,000

crack in base; lacks piece of wood at back right corner of hood.


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