02-19-200602-19-2006
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2308Boston
February 19, 2006 11:00 AMCalender
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Federal Cherry Tall Case Clock

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$4,500$4,500
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2308Location: BostonDate / Time: February 19, 2006 11:00AM

Description:

Federal Cherry Tall Case Clock, New Hampshire or Massachusetts, c. 1800-10, the hood with pierced fretwork joining square plinths topped with brass finials, above an arched cornice and glazed tombstone door enclosing a iron polychrome and gilt painted dial showing birds in the arch, with floral spandrels, framing a dial with seconds hand and calendar aperture, and brass eight-day weight-driven movement, on the thumbmolded waist door flanked by quarter columns on molded base and bracket feet, refinished, (restored),ht. 90 1/4 in.
Estimate $6,000-8,000

replaced finials and fretwork, and probably plinths, repairs and replacements to feet. shrinkage crack in base the full width of base, patched.

Keywords

Cherry Tall Case Clock, Massachusetts, New Hampshire