10-27-201610-27-2016
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
October 27, 2016 10:00 AMCalender
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S. Willard Mahogany Striking Tavern Clock

Sell one like this
$5,228$4,250
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2946MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: October 28, 2016 10:00AM

Description:

S. Willard Mahogany Striking Tavern Clock, Boston, Massachusetts, c. 1830, with turned and glazed wooden bezel over the 11 1/2-in. concave painted iron dial marked S. Willard, lower wood door, eight-day time and strike movement with rack and snail and recoil escapement powered by two lead weights and regulated by a pendulum with round iron rod and brass-faced lead bob, ht. 30 in.
Estimate $3,000-5,000

Dial scratch (see photo),signature likely later.


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Keywords

Willard Mahogany