Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Eli Terry & Son Pillar and Scroll Shelf Clock, Plymouth, Connecticut, c. 1825, scroll-top case, freestanding turned columns flank the full-length glazed door, painted wood arabic numeral dial with raised gilt and floral corner decoration, lower reverse-painted tablet with gilt border and pendulum aperture, printed maker's label inside, with pendulum bob and two iron weights, ht. 31 1/4 in.
Estimate $300-500
Nice old surface. Original lower glass with losses. Paint loss to dial. Original feet and fret. Loss to object right plinth cap. Three finials, winding key, door key pendulum bob and two weight pulley covers.
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Keywords
Plymouth
Jonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
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