11-06-200511-06-2005
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2297Boston
November 6, 2005 11:00 AMCalender
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Federal Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Tall Case Clock

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$9,988$8,500
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2297Location: BostonDate / Time: November 06, 2005 11:00AM

Description:

Federal Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Tall Case Clock, Aaron Brokaw, Bridge Town, New Jersey, 1805-15, the hood with molded swan's neck cresting with star terminals and three brass ball finials above a central reeded plinth, glazed tombstone door opening to a gilt and painted dial showing an urn in the arch, a seconds indicator and calendar aperture, with maker's name "AARON BROKAW, BRIDGE TOWN.", and brass eight-day weight-driven movement, flanked by reeded freestanding columns, on a waist with shaped crossbanded door flanked by reeded quarter-columns and applied panel below, on molded crossbanded base and cutout feet, old refinish, (restoration),ht. 95 in.
Estimate $10,000-15,000

Keywords

Bridge Town