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THBAaron Smith Thirty-hour Pine Tall Clock
Lot 124
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Aaron Smith Thirty-hour Pine Tall Clock, Ipswich, Massachusetts, June 29th, 1781, case with broad, flat crown molding over a glazed door over the composite brass 10-in. dial with pewter Roman numeral chapter ring, brass name boss in the arch engraved Aaron Smith/June ye 29th/1781 and gilt pewter spandrels, wrought iron hands, the whole flanked by engaged plain columns, the waist section with rectangular door and wrought iron "H" hinges, all on a flat, molded base, the posted iron frame thirty-hour movement with recoil escapement, rear-mounted countwheel strike, chain suspension of a period canon ball weight in a wrought iron frame and lead counter-weight, ht. 84 in.
Provenance: Garth's Auctions, November 26, 1999, Lot 126.
Note: For a related Aaron Smith example please see Battison and Kane, The American Clock, 1725-1865, pp. 62-65; another example seen at Northeast Auctions, August 6, 2006, Lot 1628.
Estimate $2,500-3,500
Case in old refinish, name boss probably silvered originally, original wrought iron hands, pendulum bob separate from rod and stencil decorated like a Scottish clock, crack in object right side lite.
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. - Shipping Info
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