$17,775
Stenciled Column and Splat Shelf Clock by Eli Terry, Jr. , Plymouth, Connecticut, c. 1840, with grain painted case, the splat with flanking stenciled eagles and shields, stenciled and gilt decorated half columns flanking the full length door with 9 in. painted wooden dial with Roman numerals and basket of flowers in the center, lower reverse painted tablet of a classical building, printed maker's label inside stating Patent Clocks, invented by Eli Terry, Made and Sold at Plymouth, Connecticut, by Eli Terry, Jun'r. , thirty-hour wooden movement with count wheel strike, recoil escapement and two cast iron weights, ht. 24 1/2 in. No significant repairs, restoration or replacements.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2008-11-01
