The dial inscribed Warranted for David Wood Simon Willard; the false plate of the works marked WILSON; retains its original paper instructions on inside of waist door printed by J. & Jos. N. Russell, Quaker-Lane, Boston.
8 ft. 1 x 20 1/2 x 9 1/2 in.
Literature: Israel Sack, Inc., American Antiques from Israel Sack Collection, vol. 3, (Washington, DC: Highland House Publishers Inc., 1972), p. 814, no. P3439; Israel Sack, Inc., archives, Yale University Art Gallery.
Condition
In good overall condition, with minor nicks, scuffing, and small losses throughout. Minor staining, small age splits and wear to the top, particularly to the open fretwork decoration. Two age splits across the bottom front panel. Scattered polish residue to the brass stop-fluting and column capitals. With a winding key and two case keys, lacking a pendulum. Structurally sound.
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A Private American Collection.
Sold Sotheby's, New York, January 25, 2025, Lot 118.
Israel Sack, Inc., New York.