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Description:
Mahogany Inlaid Tall Case Clock, dial lettered B. Willard, Massachusetts, c. 1800, the tombstone-shaped hood with glazed door opening to a white-painted iron dial and eight-day brass weight-driven movement, above a waist with molded and inlaid door flanked by brass stop-fluted quarter columns, on base on ogee bracket feet, (restoration and imperfections),ht. 89 3/4 in.
Estimate $3,000-5,000
fret replaced, seatboard replaced, dial relined and refreshed with spots of retouch, shrinkage cracks to base, missing parts of movement.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. 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 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
From the heart of New England, the American Furniture & Decorative Arts department regularly uncovers treasures with rich and enduring history and hosts auctions to world-wide renown.