RARE STATE OF MAINE TALL CLOCK BY BENJAMIN SWAN, AUGUSTA, MAINE.

RARE STATE OF MAINE TALL CLOCK BY BENJAMIN SWAN, AUGUSTA, MAINE. Mahogany case has quarter round turned columns ending in brass capitol ends. The rectangular door is banded with mahogany veneers and molded edge. Decorative brass escutcheon plate. Inset bottom mahogany panel. Rests on four cutout feet. Hood with tapering round columns with brass ends. Simple fretwork top having three brass finials. The dial signed “Benj Swan, Augusta”. Moon phase dial, four corners painted with fruit. Eight-day brass works. Pendulum, weight and key present. Inside of door “Made by Benjamin Swan, Augusta 1815”. “1895 Offered $150 for this clock”. Benjamin Swan (1798-1867) moved to Augusta, Maine and was the apprentice of Fredrick Wingate. PROVENANCE: From a Delaware Home. SIZE: 93” h to top of finial x 18” w x 9-1/4” d. CONDITION: Clock has had some restoration including tightening up case and veneers. Dial has some chipping, especially to moon phase dial. Old uneven finish. 9-96034 (8,000-10,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2003

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
	549	$9,360.00	RARE STATE OF MAINE TALL CLOCK BY BENJAMIN SWAN, AUGUSTA, MAINE. Mahogany case has quarter round turned columns ending in brass capitol ends. The rectangular door is banded with mahogany veneers and molded edge. Decorative brass escutcheon plate. Inset bottom mahogany panel. Rests on four cutout feet. Hood with tapering round columns with brass ends. Simple fretwork top having three brass finials. The dial signed “Benj Swan, Augusta”. Moon phase dial, four corners painted with fruit. Eight-day brass works. Pendulum, weight and key present. Inside of door “Made by Benjamin Swan, Augusta 1815”. “1895 Offered $150 for this clock”. Benjamin Swan (1798-1867) moved to Augusta, Maine and was the apprentice of Fredrick Wingate. PROVENANCE: From a Delaware Home. SIZE: 93” h to top of finial x 18” w x 9-1/4” d. CONDITION: Clock has had some restoration including tightening up case and veneers. Dial has some chipping, especially to moon phase dial. Old uneven finish. 9-96034 (8,000-10,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2003 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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