Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Simon Willard Mahogany Inlaid Tall Clock, Boston, c. 1815, fret-top hood with fluted plinths and brass finials over the glazed door flanked by brass stop fluted freestanding columns flanking the painted iron Roman numeral dial signed Simon Willard, with two painted pheasants in center, floral spandrels, moon's age in arch, seconds bit and calendar aperture, stop-fluted quarter-columns flanking the applied molded waist door with string and cross banded inlay, base with similar inlay decoration, all resting on scalloped base with French feet, eight-day time and hour strike movement with false plate, moon's age dial plate stamped Wilson Birm on back, powered by two tin-cased weights and period pendulum, ht. 94 in. with finial.
Estimate $8,000-12,000
dial was cleaned with losses to arch calendar numerals, Roman numerals repainted, veneer, inlay and molding loss, waist to base cove molding off but present , feet cut down, case needs re-gluing, fret original but with losses.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
Simon Willard, Wilson BirmJonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
From early timekeeping devices to precision regulators, the Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments department covers centuries of invention and function with trusted appraisals and world-competitive auctions.