$13,530
Mahogany "Harp Pattern" or Lyre Clock Attributed to John Sawin, Boston, Massachusetts, c. 1825, the "true" lyre-form case with painted iron Roman numeral dial, carved acanthus leaf and scroll midsection with fractured original reverse-painted glass, pedestal below terminating in an acorn finial, eight-day brass movement with lead weight and pendulum, ht. 41 in. Note: For further information on "harp pattern" wall clocks please see Paul J. Foley, Willard's Patent Timepieces, pp. 127-36.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2014-05-03