06-05-200506-05-2005
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2295Boston
June 5, 2005 11:00 AMCalender
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Federal Mahogany Pillar and Scroll Mantel Clock

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$7,050$6,000
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2295Location: BostonDate / Time: June 05, 2005 11:00AM

Description:

Federal Mahogany Pillar and Scroll Mantel Clock, Eli and Samuel Terry, Plymouth, Connecticut, c. 1825, labeled "Patent Clocks invented by Eli Terry, made and sold at Plymouth, Connecticut, E. Terry and Sons, warrented if well used." the scrolled cresting with contrasting inlaid plinths and brass urn finials above a glazed door with tablet showing an oval aperture flanked by urn-formed monuments and willow trees, opening to a white and gilt decorated dial and thirty-hour wooden weight-driven movement, all flanked by freestanding columns on cut-out valanced feet, original paint, (minor imperfections),ht. 31 1/2, wd. 17 1/4 in.

Note: Includes original key, winder, weights, pendulum, fob, and finials.
Estimate $4,000-6,000

Keywords

Plymouth, Eli Terry, Connecticut, Samuel Terry, E. Terry and Sons