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2259
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$6,352.50
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IMPORTANT ABEL HUTCHINS INLAID MAHOGANY TALL CASE CLOCK.Concord, New Hampshire. Abel Hutchins active 1786 through first quarter 19th century. This fine tall case clock circa 1810 with arched scrolling pierced fretwork alternating with inlaid pediments, each surmounted by original reeded ball and spire brass finials above the cove molded cornice supported by free standing fluted columns with brass capitals and bases centering the arched door opening to a painted dial with Roman numeral and Arabic chapter rings centering a subsidiary seconds dial and time and strike apertures above “Abel Hutchins” in flowing script above “CONCORD”. The dial within delicate painted gilt foliate spandrels all beneath a painted moon phase dial within the arch. The eight day brass movement striking on a bell. The cased throat with rectangular inlaid door with finely molded edges and central oval inlaid patera flanked by engaged stop fluted quarter columns joined to the cove molded box base raised on slender delicate French feet centering a shaped apron. The box base with oval figured maple inlaid patera. NOTE: Clock is accompanied by three brass finials, winder, door key, pendulum and pair of weights. SIZE: 7’10-3/4″ overall height. Throat width 14-1/4″. 9-1/2″ d. PROVENANCE: From a private Maine collection. CONDITION: Overall very good original condition with fine mellow patina and well polished and maintained surface. Brass finials and fretwork appear original as is dial and movement. Small stable shrinkage cracks above cased door and on box base. Losses to string inlay border of base. Otherwise very good. 52345-4 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2259
Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 2017 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. |