$588
Classical Rosewood Grain Painted and Gilt Gesso Mantel Clock, "R. W. Patterson & Co., Toronto, Canada West," circa 1860, the ogee molded cornice above gilt gesso columns on ogee molded plinths flanking the hinged door having a tablet of the Merchant's Exchange, Philadelphia, opening to a painted zinc dial and a brass eight-day weight-driven movement, the door below showing an American eagle opens to a painted retailier's label, (very minor imperfections), ht. 32 1/4, wd. 19, dp. 5 in. Note: R. W. Patterson & Co. retailed clocks in Canada made by Seth Thomas in the 1850s and 1860s.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2005-11-06