RARE CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY DWARF CASE CLOCK WALTER CORNELL, NEWPORT.

Early 19th century, Newport Rhode Island. The bonnet with three brass urn-form spire finials on plinths centering pierced scrolling fretwork above the cove molded arched cornice over the glazed tombstone door flanked by fluted Doric columns. The painted iron six-inch dial with gilt scrolling spandrels signed Walter Cornell in script within gilt scrolling borders above “NEWPORT” above the Arabic numeral chapter ring, the winding post beneath the numeral 2. The weight driven brass movement striking on a bell, the backplate stamped “C.R. CROOKSHANK”, mounted on a chestnut saddle board. The waist with rectangular molded door with inlaid diamond escutcheon and oval central patera flanked by engaged stop-fluted quarter columns on a step molded string-inlaid box base, the whole raised on ogee bracket feet. Clock is offered with three finials, weight, pendulum, winder and door key. SIZE: 38-3/4″ h x 8-3/4″ x 5-1/2″ d. 6-1/2″ throat w. PROVENANCE: Private Maine/Texas Collector. CONDITION: The bonnet with small repair in fretwork, proper lower left side. Case with 1/2″ repair to proper left front foot. Movement has been cleaned and appears functional, dial retains original painted surface with some inpainting between 3:30 and 7:45. Additionally two chips in paint between numerals 7 and 8 in area of post. Overall condition is good to very good. 50012-117 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2168

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2168	$18,960.00	RARE CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY DWARF CASE CLOCK WALTER CORNELL, NEWPORT. Early 19th century, Newport Rhode Island. The bonnet with three brass urn-form spire finials on plinths centering pierced scrolling fretwork above the cove molded arched cornice over the glazed tombstone door flanked by fluted Doric columns. The painted iron six-inch dial with gilt scrolling spandrels signed Walter Cornell in script within gilt scrolling borders above “NEWPORT” above the Arabic numeral chapter ring, the winding post beneath the numeral 2. The weight driven brass movement striking on a bell, the backplate stamped “C.R. CROOKSHANK”, mounted on a chestnut saddle board. The waist with rectangular molded door with inlaid diamond escutcheon and oval central patera flanked by engaged stop-fluted quarter columns on a step molded string-inlaid box base, the whole raised on ogee bracket feet. Clock is offered with three finials, weight, pendulum, winder and door key. SIZE: 38-3/4″ h x 8-3/4″ x 5-1/2″ d. 6-1/2″ throat w. PROVENANCE: Private Maine/Texas Collector. CONDITION: The bonnet with small repair in fretwork, proper lower left side. Case with 1/2″ repair to proper left front foot. Movement has been cleaned and appears functional, dial retains original painted surface with some inpainting between 3:30 and 7:45. Additionally two chips in paint between numerals 7 and 8 in area of post. Overall condition is good to very good. 50012-117 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2168 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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RARE CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY DWARF CASE CLOCK WALTER CORNELL, NEWPORT.