Sold for:
$5,036
$5,036
Classical Mahogany Lyre Clock, Boston, c. 1830, silvered brass dial with Roman numerals, carved lyre section with wooden panel, the lower box glass with gilt trefoil pendulum aperture on a red ground and black border, molded pediment and acorn drop, eight-day time-only movement with recoil escapement, iron weight and pendulum, (restoration), ht. 41 in. Brass dial is a replacement, brass ornament at top of case and half round covers on lyre and box section moldings are old enhancements, weight, pendulum and movement are period, case and carving maintain good old color.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2009-06-07
