$4,750
Federal Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Tall Case Clock, Joakim Hill, Flemington, New Jersey, c. 1810-15, the hood with molded swan's neck cresting and three urn-turned finials, above a glazed tombstone door and a polychrome and gilt painted dial showing phases of the moon with seconds hand and calendar aperture, inscribed "Joakim Hill, Flemington," with a brass weight-driven eight day movement, the waist with shaped door and raised panel flanked by reeded quarter columns, all on base with cutout feet, refinished, (repairs and imperfections), ht. 95 in. replaced finials and plinths, hole cut in back of case (to hear bell), small patch to door, cracks and patch to base veneer, patching and repairs to feet. patches below left finial. swans necks broken and repaired Dial: probably cleaned at one point by an amateur - numerals looks OK, in some cases may be strengthened, hemispheres washed out and faint, gilding in spandrels with some retouch, calendar wheel repainted, signature looks good and original but we can't guarantee.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2006-02-19
