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Description:
Pennsylvania Cherry Tall Clock, Frederick Township, applied carved rosettes on a swan's neck hood, freestanding turned columns flanking the 13-in. roman numeral dial, moon's phase in arch, raised gilt urn spandrels, and illegible signature, full-length waist door, inset lower panel, resting on ogee bracket feet, eight-day time and hour strike movement, regulated by brass-faced pendulum and two replaced iron weights, ht. 94 in.
Estimate $300-500
original feet, original base panel but needs to be reset/glued, moon's phase paint original, 4-in. dia. hole in top section of back board probably for sound, finials replaced, movement needs overhaul, no waist door key.
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.
Keywords
Frederick TownshipStephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Jonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
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