$15,000
John Wood Figured Walnut Tall Clock, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c. 1750, carved blind fretwork and stepped molded sarcophagus top above the hinged hood door, engaged half-columns flanking the composite brass dial, silvered chapter ring with quarter, half, and half-quarter markings, matted center, recessed date, applied silvered seconds, and ringed winding holes, engraved name boss reading "John Wood Philada," tombstone-shaped full-length figured walnut waist door, split figured veneered base, terminating on simple bracket feet, eight-day time and hour-strike movement, regulated by a two-part pendulum and two cast iron weights, ht. 103 in. Estimate $4,000-6,000 sarcophagus portion rebuilt, feet old replacements. Movement complete but was not running when picked up from house. We recommend all movements get cleaned and lubricated. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. 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 shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2020-10-19
