$1,800
Federal Mahogany Quarterfan-inlaid Tall Case Clock, probably Massachusetts, c. 1810-15, the arched hood with pierced fret joining plinths, above the glazed tombstone door enclosing a white-painted polychrome and gilt dial with a bouquet of roses in the arch, floral spandrels, seconds hand and calendar aperture, with brass eight-day weight-driven movement, on a molded waist door flanked by quarter-columns with simulated reeding, the base with inlaid patera, (imperfections), ht. 90 in. Provenance: Descended from William Brackett, b. 1762, Dedham, Massachusetts. The Brackett family resided in the village of East Sudbury, Massachusetts, which is now Wayland.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2013-10-27
