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.
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.
Stephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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