$4,920
Aaron Willard Jr. Mahogany Wall Regulator, Boston, c. 1830, cast brass steeple-top finial surmounting the hinged molded bezel over the 12 1/2-in. roman numeral painted iron dial with blued pierced hands, seconds bit and calendar, half-round molded frames, encasing the black and gold reverse-painted original glasses, eight-day trapezoidal movement stamped "A. Willard Jr.," with a knife-edge deadbeat escapement, powered by a cast iron weight, and regulated by a cast brass pendulum bob and gilded wooden rod, ht. with finial 57 in. Estimate $4,000-6,000 original 6-in. finial, originial glasses, unusual to see this example with a calendar, original dial, signature has been added, or heightened The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2017-10-27
