Willard School Mahogany Tavern Clock Attributed to Abel Stowell

Description:

Willard School Mahogany Tavern Clock Attributed to Abel Stowell, Massachusetts, c. 1825, with turned and glazed wood bezel over the 11 1/2-in. concave roman numeral painted iron dial, lower wood door, eight-day time-only movement powered by a cast iron weight and regulated by pendulum with an iron rod and brass-faced lead bob, ht. 30 in.
Estimate $5,000-7,000

Has pendulum, weight, and door key.


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