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Riley Whiting Double Decker Clock
Estimate:
CA$200 - CA$300
Sold
CA$275
Live Auction
Canadiana & Historic Objects
Description
American. 1840s. Mahogany - double decker. Half round double stepped columns with flat cornice top and carved paw feet. Double door. Wood dial with Arabic numerals and gilt spandrels. Eight-day time and strike wooden work weight driven movement with compounded weight. Recoil escapement and second hand. 38" (h); 20" (w); 7" (d) . Original reverse painted tablet with minor flaking. Heavy flaking to label. Hands missing, extensive mouse soiling to bottom inside of case. Dick Withington collection. CODE-CLO *Miller & Miller offers professional packing and shipping on all items including the clocks offered as part of this auction. This clock has not been examined for mechanical functionality.