$4,305
Carved Maple Tall Case Clock, Timothy Chandler, Concord, New Hampshire, late 18th century, tombstone-shaped hood and glazed door with white-painted iron dial lettered with the maker's name and brass eight-day weight-driven movement, brass stop-fluting to hood and waist, and ogee bracket base, refinished, ht. with finial 94 in. Provenance: A Cornwall, Connecticut, Collector. Estimate $4,000-6,000 crack in hood side light, center finial replaced, center plinth with losses to top, dial with areas of repaint (including calendar aperture) and losses (signature weak, moon-phase indicator with losses), base with shrinkage to left side, green paint to bottom areas of feet where floor may have been painted around it, bottom board broken out. 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:
2017-11-04
