$2,600
Fancy Painted Tall Case Clock, Silas Hoadley, Plymouth, Connecticut, c. 1825, the hood with cutout fretwork joining ball finials, above the arched cornice molding and glazed tombstone door opening to a wood polychrome and gilt floral-decorated dial with seconds hand, inscribed "S. HOADLEY PLYMOUTH", above an eagle and banner, with wooden weight-driven movement, all flanked by freestanding columns, the waist door flanked by reeded quarter-columns, all on base with cutout feet, original grain painted surface imitating exotic wood with inlaid stringing, (imperfections), ht. 79 1/2 in. craquelure to paint, minor paint loss to dial.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2006-02-19