Militaria, Clocks, & Science
Description:
Silas Hoadley Time and Alarm Shelf Clock, Plymouth, Connecticut, c. 1830, stenciled fruit-decorated splat and floral decorated quarter-columns, arabic numeral painted wooden dial, looking glass tablet below, interior label reading First Quality Timepiece with Alarm (Pivots bushed with Ivory) Silas Hoadley Plymouth, Conn., thirty-hour wooden time and alarm movement with pendulum and two cast iron weights, ht. 25 1/2 in.
Estimate $300-500
stenciling and dial are untouched, label in good condition, feet original, some old veneer repairs, lacking alarm hand, looking glass old replacement
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
Silas Hoadley Plymouth, PlymouthChristopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200