$23,700
Federal Mahogany Inlaid Tall Clock by Simon Willard, Roxbury, Massachusetts, c. 1800-10, the hood with arched molded top and three reeded plinths joined by pierced fretwork above the glazed and string-inlaid tombstone door flanked by reeded freestanding columns, the waist with molded and crossbanded door flanked by reeded quarter-columns with cast brass Corinthian capitals, on molded crossbanded base with cut-out skirt and French feet, 12-inch painted iron dial signed Simon Willard , and inscribed "Warranted for Mr. Willm Peter Smith," with Roman numerals, floral spandrels and moon's age in the arch decorated with a ship and a country landscape, eight-day weight powered time and strike movement, three brass finials, winder, two keys, pendulum rod with brass-faced bob, and two tin-cased weights, refinished, (imperfections and restoration), ht. 92 in. Dial and movement original to the case, original maker's signature, replacement feet with small portions of original material, feet skirting broken, bottom board broken, age cracks in veneer on base, minor retouching of numerals, replacement brass finials, weights and pendulum; small loss to fret.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-11-20
