Federal Style Mahogany Tall Case Clock

Federal style tall case clock constructed of mahogany with light wood stringing inlay. The hood features a swan-neck pediment centered by a brass eagle-on-ball finial and a glazed door. The arched painted metal dial is decorated with floral motifs in the arch and spandrels, featuring Roman numeral hour markers, an outer Arabic numeral minute track, a subsidiary seconds dial, and a date aperture. Ornate gilt metal hands are present. The waist of the case features reeded pilasters flanking a rectangular door with a brass keyhole escutcheon. The base is box-form with conforming stringing inlay and a shaped apron. The clock includes a pendulum and a single brass-toned skeleton key. Unsigned. 87" H x 17" W x 9 1/2" D.

Condition Report:
The painted dial shows significant flaking and paint loss, particularly at the three and seven o'clock positions, along with overall surface crazing and minor discoloration. The wooden case exhibits splintering and significant wood loss along the opening edge of the waist door. There is visible separation at the joints of the hood pediment and the backboards. General scuffing, scratches, and finish wear are present throughout, most notably on the base. The pendulum bob has adhesive tape applied to the front surface. The movement is untested and the weights are missing.