$9,480
James Collins Mahogany Tall Clock, Goffstown, New Hampshire, c. 1820, the unusual Sheraton-style case with carved finial plinths, pierced fret, gilt wooden finials, turned columns flanking the painted iron dial signed James Collins, Goffstown , Roman numerals and gilt urn in the arch, twist columns flanking the rectangular waist door, three quarter twist columns and turned feet at the base, eight-day time and strike movement with wooden pendulum rod, brass faced bob and two iron weights, ht. 88 in. Note: Few clocks are known by Collins, but his career of a watchmaker, clockmaker, and jeweler are well documented in Charles S. Parsons, New Hampshire Clocks and Clockmakers , pp. 306-7. This interesting and well made case stands as a testament to the wide variety of cases found on New Hampshire clocks. No significant repairs, replacements or condition issues. Orignial fret, plinths and gilt finials, bottom board knocked out, nice old surface on case, slight warp on waist door, minor in-painting on dial post. An unusual form in very respectable condition.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2011-07-16
