Sold for:
$5,036
$5,036
New England Cherry Tall Clock, probably New Hampshire, c. 1800, unsigned painted iron dial with Roman numerals, river view with bridge in the arch, raised gilt decorated spandrels, arched and glazed hood door flanked by free standing fluted columns, inlaid rectangular waist door, inlaid base on French feet, eight-day skeletonized plate movement with countwheel strike on the great wheel, recoil escapement, wooden pendulum rod, brass bob and two lead weights, ht. 88 1/2 in. Lacking fret, period weights and unusual pendulum, hour hand repaired, bell stand complete but needs mending, movement wants cleaning.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2012-06-02
