$2,583
James Butler Mahogany Longcase Clock, Bolton, England, c. 1760-80, inset eglomise glass panels adorn the swan's-neck dentil-molded decorated hood, freestanding, Corinthian reeded columns flanking the 14 1/2-in. roman numeral painted iron dial reading "James Butler, Bolton" above the moon phase and lunar calendar, swag-decorated spandrels, with day-of-the-month calendar in the center, fully carved and decorated case with gothic-style waist door, applied lower panel all resting on bracket feet, eight-day time and hour strike movement, regulated by an iron pendulum, and two associated weights, ht. 100 in. Estimate $2,000-3,000 height does not include finial The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2018-04-20
