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A rare and important musical tall case clock, by William J. Leslie, Trenton, New Jersey, circa 1795-1800. This fine mahogany and inlaid tall case clock is fitted with a very rare musical movement, a feature found on only a handful of American clocks. The brass eight-day musical movement is distinguished from almost all others by playing eight separate tunes, an exceedingly rare and important feature. The case retains a warm old surface with a pleasing mellow finish and the hood is fitted with original turned wooden urn-form finials. The painted dial is fitted with both a moon phase and a calendar window, features which are rarely found on musical dials. The dial is signed below the lower winding arbor, "WM J. LESLIE TRENTON NEW JERSEY ". Height with finial 100 3/4", Width 10 1/2", Depth 21".
Inventory # 8012

An impressive animated Federal tall case clock, by Samuel Breneisen, Reading, Pennsylvania, circa 1795-1800. This handsome inlaid mahogany case houses a large 14 inch dial with a number of terrific features, including an animated rocking Father Time at center. The dial lunette is painted with the signs of the zodiac above the moon phase disk decorated with an American eagle. The dial, which is also fitted with a sweep second hand and calendar dial, is elaborately signed "Samuel Breneisen / Reading" . The distinctive hood features turned finals and pinwheels in the scrolled crest. The case, which has a waist with canted sides, is set with geometric line inlays and rests on flared French feet. Height with finial 101", Width 10 1/2", Depth 20 1/4".
Inventory # 8020
A Classical stencil decorated patent time piece, probably Simon Willard & Son, Roxbury, Massachusetts for retailer John J. Low & Co., Boston, Circa 1828. This handsome example of a Willard patent time piece, exhibits the highest quality stencil decorated frames in immaculate original condition. Very few examples of unaltered stenciled clocks remain. The stencil decoration consists of repeating border of stylized oak leaves and small crescent devices. The reverse painted lower tablet has a wonderfully detailed woodland scene, depicting a manor house on the banks of a river with figures in a sailboat Height with finial: 33 3/4"; Width 10"; Depth 3 7/8".
Inventory # 7042
A rare and important Chippendale musical block and shell tall case clock by Thomas Claggett, Newport, circa 1775-80. This highly important example of a Newport tall case clock exhibits the excellent proportions, choice wood selections and superior construction, identified with the cabinet shop of John Townsend. The rare movement is one of only seven known examples signed by Thomas Claggett (circa 1730-1797). It features both a musical complication and a dial with a sweep calendar. This is the only known example of a Newport clock to feature both a musical movement and a sweep calendar. These factors distinguish this clock as one of the most important examples to have been produced in this region. Height with finial 94", width: 22 ¼", Depth: 11".
Inventory # 8014
A mahogany tavern wall time piece, by Joseph Nye Dunning, probably Burlington Vermont, circa 1835. An American eight-day mahogany tavern form time piece. The glazed dial door has a cove molded bezel which opens to a painted iron dish dial with Roman numerals to demark the hours and Arabic to demark the minutes. The dial is signed below the center arbor, "J. N. Dunning". The rectangular lower case has a hinged pendulum door above a rounded pediment. The pendulum door and case are veneered with finely figured mahogany. Height 29 ½" Width 12 ¾" Depth 3 7/8"
Inventory # 7029

The Captain Eben Baker Federal mahogany tall case clock by Aaron Willard, Boston, circa 1790-1800. This exceptional tall case clock is accompanied by a single family provenance originating with the Nineteenth Century Nantucket whaling captain Eben Baker. The dial is among the earliest Boston-made examples, with painted harbor scenes on the dial hemispheres attributed to painter John Minott. At this date most dials were produced in England with terrestrial map transfers on the hemispheres. This example is boldly signed on each side of the center arbor, "AARON WILLARD". The rectangular base panel has a line inlaid border with quarter fans at each corner above ogee bracket feet. This particular style of ogee bracket foot, with an inward flaring base, is a form closely identified with clocks manufactured in Roxbury at the end of the 18th Century. Height with finial 95 ½"; Width 20 ¼" Depth 10 3/8".
Inventory # 8004

A handsome patent time piece with stenciled frames, Simon Willard & Son, Roxbury, Mass, circa 1827. This terrific banjo clock features black painted half-round molded frames with gilt oak leaf stencil decoration. These frames each contain the original handsome patriotic gilt and reverse painted glass tablets. The throat glass has a foliate scroll above an American eagle with flags and trophies of war, all on a white ground. The throat glass is dated on the reverse "1827" The lower glass is decorated with a war frigate flying the American flag within a gilt oval on a white ground. Height overall: 33 1/2".
Inventory # 8003
A fine mahogany tall case clock , New Jersey, circa 1815. The eight day brass movement having dial with moon phase and finely painted baskets of fruit. The Hepplewhite case with a broken arch cornice veneered and cross banded with choice crotch grained mahogany. Height: 96 1/2" Width: 19 1/4".
Inventory # 6005
A rare Federal mahogany shelf clock, by Walter Cornell, Newport, Rhode Island, circa 1810-15. This fine "Massachusetts" type shelf clock is one of only two known examples by this Newport clock maker. The molded flat top is mounted with three reeded chimneys with urn form brass finals above a kidney shaped dial door. The painted kidney dial is signed within a gilt laurel wreath "Walter Cornell / Newport". The paneled base has a richly grained mahogany veneer above flared French feet and a shaped skirt. Height including finial: 34¼"; Width: 12¾ "; Depth: 6 5/8".
Inventory # 7010
A very fine Hepplewhite tall case clock bearing the stencil of cabinet maker "J.B. Sylvester, Coxsackie, New York, circa 1805-10. This handsome tall clock features choice mahogany veneers and elaborate light wood inlays. The painted iron dial has a moon phase lunette. The highly inlaid waisted case rest upon flared French feet and a delicately shaped skirt. The backboard bears the stencil of the cabinetmaker along with a chalk inscription of his location "Coxsackie" both are illustrated below. A related chest of drawers bearing the same stencil belongs to the New York State Museum and is illustrated in “New York Furniture: The Federal Period 1788-1825” John L. Scherer, 1988. Page 14. Height including finial: 104 3/4" Width: 19 3/4".
Inventory # 7012

A Federal mahogany Roxbury tall case clock by Simon Willard, Roxbury, circa 1800. This handsome case of impressive size exhibits the early fretwork and bracket feet found on the finest Roxbury cases of this period. The moon phase dial features a calendar aperture, floral spandrels and is signed below the center arbor "S. Willard". The case which is handsomely proportioned, has a wonderfully figured pendulum door framed with stop fluted columns above an inlaid oval fan in the base. Height with finial 101", width: 21¼", Depth: 10".
Inventory # 8006

A Concord type patent time piece with fine reverse painted panels, attributed to Daniel Munroe, Concord, Massachusetts, circa 1815. This unsigned example with gilt rope moldings and painted iron dial, has a butterfly bridge and Concord style scrolled pendulum tie down which are clear indications of area of manufacture. The brass side arms have oval lozenge shaped spacers, rather than the traditional diamond shape, which are associated with Munroe. The throat glass with gilt scrolls and inscription "Patent" is above a finely painted lower glass depicting five naval ships on calm seas. The panel has gilt leaf and palmette border and is titled in a red banner "The Constitution's Escape"* . Height overall: 33 1/2". *The image depicts the engagement of the HMS Belvidera, HMS Gurriere, HMS Aeolus, HMS Shannon and the USS Constitution. In July of 1812 the USS Constitution. sailed into the midst off the British squadron off the coast of New Jersey. For three perilous days from July 17-19th the Constitution outmaneuvered her foes narrowly escaping. Inventory # 6017
A wonderful tall case clock by Aaron Brokaw, Bridgetown, New Jersey, circa 1800-10. This elaborate Hepplewhite case which is attributed to cabinetmaker John Scudder, Westfield, New Jersey has a broken arch cornice featuring inlaid pinwheels above oval panels. The lower case having a finely veneered an inlaid door with oval fan and a lower panel with inlaid paterae. The eight day brass movement features a finely painted dial with a floral lunette and spandrels and a calendar aperture above a bold signature "Aaron Brokaw, BridgeTown". Height including finial: 89 1/4" Width: 19 1/4".
Inventory # 1001
A very fine mahogany Roxbury case tall clock, by Aaron Willard, Junior, circa 1820. This Roxbury case has a wonderfully delicate fretwork and a warm old finish. The Boston manufactured dial, which features a Classical urn in the lunette and radiant sun spandrels, is signed below the center arbor "Aaron Willard Jr / BOSTON." The richly grained door is flanked by reeded quarter columns above a similar base panel with a shaped apron and flared French feet. Height including finial: 97" Width: 20 1/2". Depth 9 7/8"
Inventory # 7016
A rare and early cherry case tall clock, by James Perrigo, Wrentham, Massachusetts, circa 1800. This cherry case clock is a successful provincial interpretation of an early Roxbury form with handsome proportions and an early bracket foot. The dial which is manufactured and painted in Boston, features a foliate and floral decorated lunette and floral blossoms in each spandrel. The dial is signed below the center arbor "J. Perrigo". The clock is in a wonderful state of originality with a pleasing old patina. Height including center finial. 95 ½"; Width 20 ½" Depth 10 ½".
Inventory # 7033
A rare South Eastern Massachusetts patent time piece, attributed to Reuben Tower, Hingham, circa 1830. This example with round mahogany frames, features a lower glass decorated with a bucolic scene of a shepherdess leading sheep through a gate. Patent time pieces of this form are rare from this region and exhibit a number of distinguishing characteristics. Most easily noticed are the distinct side arms with rectangular bar dividers. A similar example can be found in Paul Foley's "Willard's Patent Time Pieces", page 85. Height overall: 32 5/8".
Inventory # 7035
A rare tall case clock made by John Osgood, Haverhill, New Hampshire, circa 1800. The eight day brass movement is engraved # 18 and has a painted dial with moon phase and a calendar aperture. The Roxbury type case with a tombstone door above a base panel with an inlaid oval fan is raised on ogee bracket feet. The case retains an exceptional old surface, possibly made by Dudley Carleton.
Illustrated in, Early American Clocks; Don Maust, E.G Warman Publishing Co, 1971 Page 18. Height including finial: 102" Width: 20 1/2".
Inventory # 1016
An all original mirror clock made by Asa Munger, Auburn, New York, circa 1829. The mahogany case, in unaltered original condition, has an overhanging cornice with veneered panels above a door with carved split balusters. The columns frames a mirror panel and a "mica" decorated tin dial mat. The mirrored door conceals an eight day striking movement with an eagle form pendulum bob. The interior backboard is lined with period wall paper and features a superb early Asa Munger label printed by Richard Oliphant. Height 29 5/8", Width: 22 3/8", Depth 8 1/4".
Inventory # 6009
A rare Rhode Island mahogany tall case clock, by Walter Cornell, Newport, circa 1800. This case which features wonderfully figured mahogany and a mellow old surface, is in an agreeable small size. The arched pediment, paneled base and distinctive ogee feet are typical Newport characteristics. The handsomely painted dial, which features floral spandrels and a classical gilt urn in the lunette, is inscribed on the back "Walter Cornell". Cornell signed many of his clock dials in this fashion. Height: 84 1/2" Width: 20". Depth 9 7/8"
Inventory # 8005
A rare tall case clock, by Samuel Ranlet, Monmouth, Maine, circa 1815. This case clock is in wonderful original condition with a red washed birch surface. The case in many ways is provincial but features high style features like brass capitals and bases on both the hood and quarter columns. The dial which is manufactured and painted in Boston, is vibrantly decorated with an oval medallion in the lunette and wonderful geometric spandrels. Height including center finial 92 1/4"; Width 19" Depth 9½".
Inventory # 7034
An exceptional labeled mahogany tall case clock by Aaron Willard Junior, Boston, circa 1805. This terrific example of a formal Roxbury case features choice inlays and the finest figured mahogany all in a diminutive size, at less than seven and a half feet. This case is one of only three examples to bear Aaron Junior's personal label, all other labels are his father's, altered with a hand written "Junior". This beautifully executed case has a white painted dial mat with gilt piping, which identifies it as a brides model. This mat frames a wonderfully painted dial with a detailed moon phase disk. The dial is dramatically signed below the center arbor "Aaron Willard Junr / Boston". Height including finial 88" Width: 20". Depth 9 7/8".
Inventory # 8008
A highly important Roxbury case tall clock, by William Cummens, Roxbury, circa 1810.- The case attributed to Thomas Seymour. This fine tall case clock is an example of the Roxbury case clock in it's most refined form. The impressive size, agreeable proportions, superb wood selections and precise quality of construction, confirm that the case was produced in the Seymour cabinet shops. The dial door is cross banded with an inlaid "barber-pole" edge and a conforming geometric inner border. This door opens to a finely painted fourteen inch iron dial of Boston origin, framed by a light blue painted dial mat. The dial features a lunette decorated with the image of three sailing ships on a stormy sea within a beaded gilt border. . The dial is signed below the center arbor, "Warranted by / Wm. Cummens". Illustrated: "Simon Willard and His Clock" by John Ware Willard (printed 1911). Page 101, plate 34. Height including center finial 105 ½"; Width 22" Depth 10 ¼".
Inventory # 7028
A rare and important dwarf clock Joshua Wilder, Hingham, Massachusetts, circa 1819. The clock case attributed to Abiel White, Weymouth, Massachusetts. This highly important clock has a diminutive mahogany one piece case, proportioned to represent the form of a tall case clock. This form is often referred to as a grandmother clock. The finely painted iron dial, manufactured in Boston, features a lunette decorated with a song bird perched upon a floral sprig. The dial is singed below the center arbor, "Joshua. Wilder / Hingham ". The brass eight day movement is a full striking example, sounding the number of each hour, a very rare feature in dwarf clocks. The case is constructed with a removable one piece pine backboard. Height including center finial 48 ¼", Width 11 ½", Depth 5
Inventory # 8001

A very rare striking mirror clock by Leonard W. Noyes, Nashua, New Hampshire, circa 1830. The fine example is in wonderful pristine condition and has a mellow patina to the gilt gesso frames. The split column frame holds the original mirrored tablet and the gilt and foliate reverse painted dial panel. The dial is decorated with Roman numerals and has a terrific signature that reads, "Warranted by / L.W. Noyes". The brass movement has the rare feature of a full striking mechanism. This is the only known example of a striking timepiece by Leonard Noyes. This clock is illustrated in, "New Hampshire Clocks & Clockmakers"; Charles Parson, 1976, pg 234. Height 29 3/4", Width: 14 3/4", Depth 4 3/4".
Inventory # 8002
An important mahogany "Alarum" lighthouse clock, made by Simon Willard, Roxbury, Mass. Circa 1820-25. The fine brass movement with painted dial and an original alarm mechanism is visible through the blown glass dome with shaped knob. The dial face retains a painted alarm disk for setting the time of the alarm, a component which rarely survives with the clock. The mahogany veneered clock case retains a wonderful old surface, including four ball form feet.
Height 28 3/4", Width: 9 3/4".
Inventory # 7002
An excellent Hepplewhite tall case clock, Allen Kelley, Provincetown & Nantucket, circa 1820-25. This superior example of a provincial Roxbury type case, with delicate fret and French feet, exhibits choice mahogany panels with vibrant cross banding The signed dial has a richly painted lunette with a foliate and blossom decoration. Height overall 90 3/8" Width 19"
Inventory # 7003
An extremely rare mahogany tall case clock, by Reuben Tower, Hingham, Mass, circa 1820. This wonderful tall clock is the only known example of a tall case clock by this prolific Quaker clock maker, renown for making dwarf clocks. The case, which, is in wonderful original condition with a pleasing old surface and delicate regional fret, is attributed to Weymouth cabinetmaker Abiel White. The iron dial is a terrific Boston example with a beautifully detailed lakeside cottage scene in the lunette and signed below the center arbor "Reuben Tower / HINGHAM. The clock has a vibrantly figured mahogany case resting upon delicate bracket feet. Overall height including center finial 95 1/4"; Width 19 1/4"; Depth 8 3/4".
Inventory # 7051
A masterpiece Chippendale mahogany tall case clock, by Gawen Brown, Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1760 This very rare mahogany tall case clock by Gawen Brown (active 1750-1776) retains a wonderful warm old surface. Both the pagoda top and molding are set with carved and gilded, pierced blind fretwork with fabric backing. This type of three dimensional carving on blind fretwork is an extremely rare feature and appears to retain it's original gilt surface. This door with gilt inner molding, opens to a finely engraved composite brass dial, which features a lunette with an engraved boss signed "Gawen / Brown / Boston". Height including center finial 99". Width 21". Depth 11 1/8"
Inventory # 7024
An important mahogany tall case clock by Aaron Willard, Boston, circa 1800. This classic example of a formal Roxbury case features brass stop fluted columns and ogee bracket feet. The painted iron dial which has a moon phase in the lunette, is attributed to the Boston dial painting partnership of Willard & Nolan (Aaron Willard & Spencer Nolen). The dial is signed on either side of the center arbor "Aaron Willard". The precision brass eight day movement is distinguished by having both a dead beat escapement and maintaining power. These very rare features in addition to the fine old surface and exceptional original condition make this an important example of an Aaron Willard tall clock. Height including finial 96" Width 20 1/4".
Inventory # 7009
A fine Federal mahogany shelf clock, Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1810. This attractive"Massachusetts" shelf clock has a bell and fret crest above a distinctive lunette inlaid cornice. This lunette inlay is a pattern that is closely associated with the work of noted Boston cabinetmakers, John & Thomas Seymour. The painted kidney dial has a fine urn and garland decoration. The base has a highly figured mahogany panel with a rosewood crossbanded border above a shaped apron and flared French feet. Height including finial: 42"; Width: 12 7/8"; Depth: 5 3/4".
Inventory # 7026
A very fine and important mahogany tall case clock, by John Bailey, Sr. Hanover, Mass, circa 1820. This impressive tall case clock is among the most refined examples from the South shore area of Massachusetts. The case which retains a wonderful old surface, has superb proportions and understated details. The delicate fret, reeded chimneys and columns frame a finely painted moon phase dial in amazing original condition, signed "John Bailey / HANOVER". The case, which is decorated with vibrant mahogany panels with crossbanded edges,is attributed to Hingham cabinet maker Abner Hersey. The clock rests upon extraordinary flared French feet with a shaped apron. Overall height including center finial 99"; Width 20 1/4" Depth 10 1/8".
Inventory # 7049
A rare and important dwarf clock, by Joshua Wilder, Hingham, Massachusetts. The case attributed to Henry Willard, Boston, circa 1824-30 This highly important clock has a diminutive mahogany case, proportioned to represent the form of a tall case clock from the workshops of Roxbury, Massachusetts. The dial is signed below the center arbor, "Warranted / by J. Wilder / Hingham ". The waisted case features superior mahogany veneers, the door and lower case each with a vibrantly figured center mahogany panel. The case terminates with a pillow molding atop a distinctive pair of gilt brass classical paw form front feet and turned rear feet. The clock case is marked in three places with the incised number "600" a technique which is closely identified with the cabinet making shop of Henry Willard. This clock has a mate with identical veneers and a dial signed by Wilder's workman Martial Shearman. It is illustrated in Fine Points Of Furniture, Early American by Albert Sack, page 129. Height including finial 48 1/4", Width 12", Depth 6".
Inventory # 7008
A superlative first generation Simon Willard patent time piece, Roxbury circa 1805-08. This finest example is in spectacular original condition with untouched glasses and dial. The cross banded mahogany and rosewood frames surround eglomise glass panels decorated with gilt foliate borders with white and pink grounds. The throat glass features a graduated foliate and berry garland. The marvelous lower glass has a similar border around a spreadwing American eagle suspending a shield from it's beak. This shield which has gilt cross hatching and a black border serves as an occulus. The panel is signed at each side of the shield, "S. Willard's / Patent". The clock terminates in a reeded gilt drop bracket with an acorn drop. The clock is fitted with an original gilt brass spreadwing eagle. Height overall: 31 1/8".
Inventory # 7011
A distinctive Sheraton dwarf clock, by John Gains, Portsmouth, New Hampshire circa 1825. This extraordinary dwarf clock is an important example not only for the success of the distinct form and proportions but it is the singular known example from this rare Portsmouth clockmaker. The mahogany case features a crossbanded dial door and a book matched lower panel. The kidney shaped dial is signed within a gilt flourish, "John Gains, / Portsmouth / N-H". Four vase form finals rest atop turned and reeded legs. Height overall: 42".
Inventory # 6033
A rare mahogany Grafton Wall Clock, by Simon Willard, circa 1785. This rare early form, produced in Grafton, Massachusetts, is shaped to emulate a bracket clock resting upon a shelf or plinth. The brass thirty hour movement has a passing strike with silvered bell and comma form hammer. A decorative rope bezel surrounds the dial which is inscribed by the maker "Simon Willard" Above the center arbor is inscribed a motto "Ab Hoc Momento Pendant AEternitus", which translates "On this moment hangs eternity" Height" 25 ½”, Width: 8 ¾", Diameter of dial 5”
Provenance: Collection of Mr. G. Winthrop Brown Illustrated"Colonial Furniture in America", Volume II; Luke Vincent Lockwood, 1926. Page 292, Figure 856 -"The Clock Book" Wallace Nutting;, Figure 24 - "The Book of American Cocks", Brooks Palmer, 1979, Figure 106
Inventory # 6020
A very fine mahogany Roxbury case tall clock, by Aaron Willard, circa 1820. This outstanding tall case clock retains a wonderful warm old surface with vibrant mahogany panels and contrasting inlay. The hood is set with a very delicately scrolled fret. The finely painted iron dial is of Boston origin and features patriotic shield form spandrels and a lunette painted with the rare image of a pair of blue birds. The dial is signed below the calendar, "Aaron Willard / Washington Street / BOSTON". The clock rests upon delicate flared French feet. Overall height including center finial 94"; Width 20" Depth 9 1/8".
Inventory # 7013
A fine first generation Simon Willard patent time piece in an immaculate state of originality, Roxbury circa 1805-08. This superb example has mahogany and rosewood cross banded frames around handsome eglomise glass panels decorated with blue borders and foliate garlands. The base glass has a frame of blossoms and cherries above the inscription "S. Willard's Patent". The clock is fitted with it original gilt brass spreadwing eagle. Height overall: 31 1/8".
Illustrated and discussed at length in, NAWCC bulletins #181, April 1976 & #223 April 1983. Height: 102" (to top of central finial) Width: 20 1/2".
Inventory # 6032
Rare and important stenciled lighthouse clock with porcelain dial, made by Simon Willard, Roxbury, Mass. Circa 1822-24. The brass movement with rare original alarm mechanism is housed under a blown glass dome. The clock retains its original black painted surface and gilt stenciling. The tapered column, with gilt capital and base, is decorated with a Greek key border. The lower section is decorated on three sides with a wreath of oak leaves and acorns, all supported by brass ball feet. The porcelain dial is inscribed "Simon / Willard" Height 29 1/4", Width: 8 3/4", Depth 8 1/8".
Inventory # 6008


A superb Roxbury tall case clock with rocking ship movement, by Elnathan Taber, circa 1810. This clock which is often referred to as a grandfather clock, is in original untouched condition, has a cross banded case which retains a pleasing early mellow finish. The brass eight day movement features a dial fitted with a rare and desirable rocking ship against a painted nautical background with a lighthouse and cottage. The dial is signed below the center arbor. "Warranted by E. Taber" Height 92 1/2".
Inventory # 6018
A rare Chippendale bracket clock Signed Thomas Pearsall, New York, circa 1774-81. This fine ebonized bracket clock is an imported London form dating to the last quarter of the Eighteenth Century. Bracket clocks inscribed with American names are extremely rare. This example, in untouched surface, is the only known bracket clock from the clockmaker Thomas Pearsall of New York. The dial door opens to reveal an elaborate composite brass dial with silvered chapter ring, strike/silent ring, and fine Rococo spandrels. An inset silvered plate above the center arbor is inscribed "Tho.s Pearsall / New York". The brass eight-day double fusee movement features an hour strike with a strike/silent selector, pull repeat, calendar read-out and foliate engraved back plate. The life dates of Thomas Pearsall are unknown but his activities as a clockmaker and retailer can be followed through his Eighteenth Century advertisements. Case Dimensions: Height: 20 ¼" (handle extended); Width at base: 10 ¾ "; Depth at base: 7 ½". Movement Dimensions: Height: 7 3/16"; Width: 5 1/16"; Depth: 2 3/8".
Inventory # 6016
An exceptional example of an early Simon Willard patent time piece, Roxbury circa 1805-08. This very fine example in original condition has mahogany cross banded frames with rare original geometric glasses decorated with desirable pink borders. The throat glass is decorated with gilt crosshatching and the lower tablet signed "S. Willard's Patent". The clock retains a rare original carved giltwood eagle finial. Height overall: 34 1/2".
Inventory # 6004
A very fine mahogany tall case clock, by Joshua Wilder, Hingham, Mass, 1822. This attractive tall case clock, which retains an amazing early surface with a mellow patina, is accompanied by the original bill of sale signed by Joshua Wilder. The bill of sale which includes set up instructions states a value of "Sixty dollars five percent discount for cash / Hingham 9th Mo 2day 1822". The subtle details of the smooth columns are set in contrast against the dynamic inlay and cross banding of the vibrant mahogany case. The painted dial, which is of Boston origins, features wonderful polychrome fan spandrels and is signed "Warranted by J. Wilder/ HINGHAM. The case rests upon flared French feet with a double scrolled apron. Overall height including center finial 93 1/2"; Width 20 5/8" Depth 10 1/4".
Inventory # 7050
Important lighthouse clock with porcelain dial, made by Simon Willard and Son, circa 1823-25. The brass movement with passing strike is housed under a blown glass dome.
References:Antiques From the Israel Sack Collection, Volume IV, page 1098; "The Magazine Antiques", October 1966, page 474; The Stanley Paul Sax collection. Height: 30" Width: 8 1/4".
Inventory # 1003
An exceptional New Jersey musical tall clock. The case labeled by Matthew Egerton, Jr., the dial signed by Silas W. Howell, New Brunswick, 1797. The brass eight day movement having a painted dial with a four song music selector. The fine Hepplewhite case is enhanced by the pierced blind fretwork in the upper bonnet. The lower case with inlaid stringing, features quarter fans and drop bellflower decorations. The interior of the door bears the original label of the cabinet maker Matthew Egerton, Jr. Height including finial: 99".
Inventory # 6003
A fine early Simon Willard patent time piece, Roxbury circa 1805-08. This important example of a patent time piece which is commonly referred to as a banjo clock, is in fine original condition. The case has mahogany and figured maple cross banded frames around classical white and pink glasses with gilt foliate borders. The throat glass is decorated with gilt crosshatching and the lower tablet signed "S. Willard's Patent". The clock retains wonderful old surface and patina. Height overall: 33".
Inventory # 7004
Important lighthouse clock with porcelain dial, made by Simon Willard and Son, circa 1823-25. The brass movement are housed beneath a shaped blown glass dome. The case, with figured mahogany veneer and ormolu decoration is raised on brass ball feet.

Inventory # 1004
Curtis and Dunning wall clock. The Girandole clock with a dial inscribed "Warranted by Curtis & Dunning". The lower tablet decorated with reverse painted panel depicting "Aurora", the Roman personification of the dawn. Height: 46" Width: 15". (restored)
Inventory # 1005

An important labeled tall case clock made by Simon Willard, Roxbury Mass, circa 1790. The brass eight day movement with a painted dial having an oval scene depicting a figure on a path. The exceptional case with inlaid quarter fans retains it's original early Roxbury bracket foot. The case door bears Simon Willard's rare early label printed by Joseph N. Russell.
Provenance: Formerly on loan at the Western Reserve historical society in Ohio.
Inventory # 1013

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