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THBPhiladelphia Mahogany Tall Clock Attributed to John Scott, c. 1785, possibly the Chambersburg or Carlisle area of Pennsylvania, turned
Lot 1223
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Bonhams Skinner
274 Cedar Hill Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
United States
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Timed Auction in Progress ... Currently on Lot Estimate:
$5,000 - $7,000
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By Bonhams Skinner
Oct 19, 2020 - Oct 27, 2020
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2020-10-19 12:00:00
2020-10-27 19:00:00
America/New_York
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Bidsquare : Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
https://www.bidsquare.com/auctions/skinner/clocks-watches-scientific-instruments-5855
Our October sale comprises a diverse collection of horological and scientific curiosities. We begin with an array of American and European pocket watches, followed by a group of vintage and contemporary wristwatches. Bonhams Skinner bidsquare@bonhamsskinner.com
Our October sale comprises a diverse collection of horological and scientific curiosities. We begin with an array of American and European pocket watches, followed by a group of vintage and contemporary wristwatches. Bonhams Skinner bidsquare@bonhamsskinner.com
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- Lot Description
Philadelphia Mahogany Tall Clock Attributed to John Scott, c. 1785, possibly the Chambersburg or Carlisle area of Pennsylvania, turned and carved flame finials atop the unusual "bell horn" hood, bold carved rosettes, dovetailed upper section of hood, freestanding turned and tapered columns flanking the unsigned roman numeral painted iron dial, scalloped full-length waist door, center panel base with half-round molding, fluted quarter-columns on both upper and lower case, all resting on ogee bracket feet, eight-day time and hour-strike movement, regulated by a pendulum and two iron weights, ht. 98 in. without finials.
Literature: Pictured in 200 Years of American Clocks & Watches, Chris Bailey, p. 49.
Condition: feet and bottom board appear to be original, original seating board, finial plinths, finials are replacements, dial has inpainting and strengthened numerals, hour hand looks like old replacement, object left ogee molding has small splice repair. Movement complete but was not running when picked up from house. We recommend all movements get cleaned and lubricated.
Any condition statement is 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. 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. - Shipping Info
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