SILAS PARSONS FEDERAL TALL CASE CLOCK.

SILAS PARSONS FEDERAL TALL CASE CLOCK. First quarter 19th century, Swanset, New Hampshire. The bonnet with arched concave molded cornice surmounted by brass ball and spire finials. The centermost with cast brass displayed eagle flanked by freestanding fluted colonnettes with brass capitals and bases. The arched door opening to painted iron dial with floral spandrels and classical urn in the arch, signed “Silas Parsons” in script beneath calendar aperture. With eight day weight driven brass movement, time and striking on a bell. The throat with arched molded door, flanked by engaged fluted quarter columns on cove-molded box base with molded plinth. Offered with pendulum and weights. SIZE: 82-1/2″ h. Throat width: 13-1/2″. 8″ d. CONDITION: Case with old surfaces, bracket feet absent, horizontal crack in front panel of base. Brass movement appears complete. Generally good overall. 9-27506 (2,500-3,500)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2013

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
	2049	$4,312.50	SILAS PARSONS FEDERAL TALL CASE CLOCK. First quarter 19th century, Swanset, New Hampshire. The bonnet with arched concave molded cornice surmounted by brass ball and spire finials. The centermost with cast brass displayed eagle flanked by freestanding fluted colonnettes with brass capitals and bases. The arched door opening to painted iron dial with floral spandrels and classical urn in the arch, signed “Silas Parsons” in script beneath calendar aperture. With eight day weight driven brass movement, time and striking on a bell. The throat with arched molded door, flanked by engaged fluted quarter columns on cove-molded box base with molded plinth. Offered with pendulum and weights. SIZE: 82-1/2″ h. Throat width: 13-1/2″. 8″ d. CONDITION: Case with old surfaces, bracket feet absent, horizontal crack in front panel of base. Brass movement appears complete. Generally good overall. 9-27506 (2,500-3,500) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2013 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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