$6,518
Erastus Hodges Mahogany Pillar and Scroll Shelf Clock, Torrington, Connecticut, the scroll-top crest and brass urn finials over the painted wooden dial with Arabic numerals and colorful painted spandrels, lower reverse painted depicting a large formal residence and yard, printed maker's label inside stating in part, Patent Improved Clock, Made and Sold by Erastus Hodges, Torrington, Conn. Warranted if well used. , thirty-hour time and strike weight powered "Torrington-type" movement with two cast iron weights and pendulum, ht. 29 in. Dial undisturbed, original scrolls and blocking, period finials, weights and bob, right and left foot facades are restorations, both glasses are the original, both with putty refreshed.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2011-07-16