$4,148
Walnut Tall Case Clock by Henry Godshalk, Pennsylvania, late 18th century, the hood with molded swan's neck cresting centering a brass finial on a plinth, above the molded opening and glazed tombstone door flanked by quarter-engaged columns, on a waist with tombstone door and a molded base with flaring French feet, 11 3/4 in. engraved composite brass dial with maker's name Henry Godshalk/New Britain Township in the arch, and Roman numerals all centering engraved foliate designs, eight-day time and strike weight-powered movement, two cast lead weights, brass-faced pendulum bob, key, winder, and finial, refinished, (restoration and imperfections), ht. 95 in. feet are replacements; front skirting appears original; appears to be missing flanking finials on hood; cast brass spandrels on dial missing; period pendulum and weights.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-03-07
