Federal Mahogany and Brass Patent Timepiece

Description:

Federal Mahogany and Brass Patent Timepiece, Joshua Wilder, Hingham, Massachusetts, c. 1820-25, the white-painted and gilt iron dial inscribed "Warranted by J. Wilder/Hingham," with eight-day brass weight-driven movement having an anchor recoil escapement and stepped train, the throat tablet lettered "PATENT," the tablet below showing figures in boats by a river crossed by an arched bridge, (imperfections),ht. 43 1/2 in.

Literature: This clock is illustrated and discussed in Harbor & Home: Furniture of Southeastern Massachusetts, 1710-1850, Gary Sullivan et al., pp. 299-301, catalogue number 100.
Estimate $800-1,200

lowe tablet broken.

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