DESCRIPTION:
American tall clock, unsigned, 8 day with rolling moon, the last repair label from 1883, Philadelphia. Movement with well shaped plates along the top and cut out at bottom to conserve brass. The informal country case of mixed woods retains large cast door hinges and a deep broken arch, c1825
CONDITION:
this clock has not run in a long while and will need service. Case has later Victorian door hinges. Replaced feet. The movement probably married to case, but a proper period marriage; seat board is too thin for this application, and dial is low in mask. Note the clock also has sweep calendar [see 1-31 on dial] but sweep hand missing. Center finial is from another piece of furniture. Old finish is dark and oxidized. Pendulum bob was lost and current one is home-made. Repair label has the words to the song "My Grandfather's Clock". Ht 90"
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$750
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