2257

$3,436.50

Revised: 1/14/2016 

Please Note: The width of the alarm clock is 16-1/2″ not 17-1/2″ as printed in the catalog.

RARE ELI TERRY PILLAR AND SCROLL SHELF ALARM CLOCK.

Early 19th century, Plymouth CT. The swans neck pediment with urn-spire brass finials above the rectangle case, the door with clear glass panel above an eglomise panel depicting a large building in a landscape. The wood painted dial with gilt scrolling spandrels centering an Arabic numeral chapter ring with time and strike apertures and brass alarm dial set within a floral arrangement and a basket above an opening mounted with rare window shade alarm mechanism, cog driven, mounted in base of case, all flanked by free standing colonettes raised on slender tapering french feet with scroll returns and arched apron. Interior case with original paper label. SIZE: 31-1/2″ h x 17-1/2″ w x 4-1/2″ d. PROVENANCE: Estate of Siro R. Toffolon, of Old Lyme, CT. CONDITION: Case with old surface, original clear glass with two cracks, eglomise panel intact with minor losses in border. One arch crest ear re-glued. Case feet intact. Three finials, pendulum bob, winder and door key present. 49476-16 (2,000-2,500) – Lot 2257

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Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2016

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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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