$3,900
Mahogany Timepiece, probably Massachusetts, c. 1800-10, the slightly convex engraved brass dial centering an alarm wheel, with a brass weight-driven movement, refinished, (alterations), overall ht. 38 in. Provenance: According to the consignor, this timepiece descended in the family of Reverend George Murillo Bartol (1820-1906) and Elizabeth H. Washburn, by 1856, Lancaster, Massachusetts; then to Mary Bartol (d. 1942); then to Mary's niece in the Cabot family; then by descent in the Cabot family to the present owner. Note: George Murillo Bartol was the minister, for 59 years in the late 19th century, of the First Church of Christ Unitarian, Lancaster, Massachusetts, a building designed by Charles Bulfinch of Boston. There are a number of scratched inscriptions on the movement plate, including "W.C Jive Nov 1, 1811," "W.C. Cummins, Jan 12, 1840, 1841," and "Sept 18 80... owned by Dr. Bartol."
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2013-03-03
