Joshua Wilder Mahogany Shelf Clock

Description:

Joshua Wilder Mahogany Shelf Clock, Hingham, Massachusetts, c. 1825, the scroll top case with central finial, reverse-painted door glass depicting the four seasons and opening to the concave Roman numeral dial faintly inscribed Warranted by J. Wilder, Hingham, the lower flame mahogany veneered panel door opens for access to pendulum and weights, Victorian era penned label stating in part Made by Joshua Wilder, Hingham..., eight-day time and strike movement with pendulum and two lead weights, ht. 39 in.
Estimate $2,000-4,000

Painted glass and lower mahogany panel are probable replacements, other repairs and imperfections, case now sits on mahogany pad feet but period pressed brass feet accompany the lot.


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