EXCEPTIONAL FEDERAL PAINT AND SMOKE-DECORATED PINE TALL-CASE CLOCK, WORKS BY SILAS HOADLEY, PLYMOUTH, CONNECTICUT, CIRCA 1810-20
EXCEPTIONAL FEDERAL PAINT AND SMOKE-DECORATED PINE TALL-CASE CLOCK, WORKS BY SILAS HOADLEY, PLYMOUTH, CONNECTICUT, CIRCA 1810-20
The molded arched bonnet flanked by fluted column finials over an arched glazed door flanked by pilasters enclosing a white enamel circular dial with Arabic numerals, embellished with gilt spandrels, signed S. Hoadley Plymouth and set before a key winding wood eight-day weight-driven mechanism, the face surmounted by an ellipse of Masonic symbols on a waisted pendulum case on a box base with scalloped apron and black feet, decorated throughout with a smoke-like pattern created by a free-form application of paint in shades of gray and ecru. The interior of the trunk door with a paper label inscribed This clock to be given to Millard E. Day Mary L Wells.
Height 81 ½ in. by Width 18 ½ in. by Depth 9 ¾ in.
Condition Report:
In overall fine condition. Retains a rich patina. Wear, discoloration, and areas of loss with painted surface, particularly to the edges, consistent with age and use. The dial retains almost all of its original gilding with very few minor losses. There are some paint cracks visible, particularly to the crest of the hood. The glass is replaced. The clock never had finials.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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EXCEPTIONAL FEDERAL PAINT AND SMOKE-DECORATED PINE TALL-CASE CLOCK, WORKS BY SILAS HOADLEY, PLYMOUTH, CONNECTICUT, CIRCA 1810-20
The molded arched bonnet flanked by fluted column finials over an arched glazed door flanked by pilasters enclosing a white enamel circular dial with Arabic numerals, embellished with gilt spandrels, signed S. Hoadley Plymouth and set before a key winding wood eight-day weight-driven mechanism, the face surmounted by an ellipse of Masonic symbols on a waisted pendulum case on a box base with scalloped apron and black feet, decorated throughout with a smoke-like pattern created by a free-form application of paint in shades of gray and ecru. The interior of the trunk door with a paper label inscribed This clock to be given to Millard E. Day Mary L Wells.
Height 81 ½ in. by Width 18 ½ in. by Depth 9 ¾ in.
Condition Report:
In overall fine condition. Retains a rich patina. Wear, discoloration, and areas of loss with painted surface, particularly to the edges, consistent with age and use. The dial retains almost all of its original gilding with very few minor losses. There are some paint cracks visible, particularly to the crest of the hood. The glass is replaced. The clock never had finials.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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