August Americana
Description:
Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Shelf Clock, Aaron Willard, Boston, Massachusetts, c. 1805-10, the stepped hood centering a plinth with eagle finial and flanking shaped finials, above a door with kidney-shaped glass opening to a conforming white-painted dial lettered "Aaron Willard./BOSTON," with eight-day brass weight-driven movement, on a case with banded lower edge above shaped skirt joining flaring French feet, ht. with finial 36 1/4 in.
Provenance: Deaccessioned from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Proceeds to benefit the museum's acquisition fund.
Estimate $2,000-4,000
loss to red-painted mat behind doors, replaced finials, small scratch in dial, chips to feet, base original, old surface, lacks weight.
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
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