DESCRIPTION:
Samuel Terry, Plymouth, Conn., "Whale's Tail" pillar and scroll 30 hour time and strike wooden works movement in mahogany and maple veneer case with painted wooden dial, c1825, with restorations
CONDITION:
see page 197 in Kenneth Roberts, "Eli Terry and the Connecticut Shelf Clock" first edition and page 140 in Tran Du Ly's "American Clocks" volume three for reference to this specific clock. The upright partition boards supporting the movement and the finials are replacements. The base has been reveneered. The whale's tail crest has two glue repairs. The lower glass has several cracks, Although nothing has been changed for over 50 or 60 years the clock was probably restored from period components prior to publication in Roberts' book. This clock was sold by Horton's Antique Clocks in 2002 for $7250. Ht 26 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$2500
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$3500
PRICE SOLD:
$2300
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