2070

$2,962.50

FEDERAL MAHOGANY AND EGLOMISE PANEL PATENT TIME PIECE, SIMON WILLARD.

First quarter 19th century, Boston Massachusetts. The mahogany banjo form case surmounted by gilt carved displayed eagle finial on ogee pedestal above the circular convex glass door with brass bezel enclosing the 7-3/4″ dial in cream paint with Roman numeral chapter ring. The throat with rope-twist borders centering a foliate and marbleized decorated eglomise panel. Additionally decorated with a red banner with the partially legible name of “Willard” in gilt lettering. The throat with cast brass side arms of typical form joined to the box base fitted with eglomise panel depicting Apollo in horse drawn chariot. The clock is offered with pendulum, weight and winder. SIZE: 35″ h x 10″ w x 3-1/2″ d. PROVENANCE: Private Maine/Texas Collector. CONDITION: The dial appears untouched and original with light soiling. Umbrella hands appear original as do eglomise panels. Panels with paint loss. Movement is clean and appears operational. Case has no noted damages or restoration. Pendulum lock is absent. 50012-120 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 2070

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

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