1080
William & Mary Tall Case Clock, John Weller
Estimate:
$3,000 - $5,000
Sold
$2,250
Live Auction
October 1st, 2022 Gallery Auction l Paintings, Furniture, Decorative Arts, & Fine Rugs
Category
Description
London circa 1695; 8 day clock, brass dial inscribed "Jn Weller London" molded cornice with carved fretwork, bonnet flanked by pair of barley-twist columns, burled walnut case with brass trimmed oculus window, on molded base, 81 in. H., 18 3/4 in. W., 9 in. D.
Condition
Additional comments added on 9/29/2022: Clock shows signs of minor restoration. No major restoration has been done. Dial surround probably replaced/refinished. Calendar ring was off brackets, the brackets are present. Good condition for age, some age cracks to case. Works have not been tested
Clock face is approximately 11 inches wide.
Clock works not tested, age wear from use
Provenance
From the Estate of L. Thomas Galloway, Washington, DC, noted collector of modern and contemporary art and antique clocks. Purchased from Aubrey Brocklehurst, dealer and restorer, London, c.1983.
