91 - Federal Style Mahogany Tall Case Clock

Federal Style Mahogany Tall Case Clock Federal style tall case clock constructed of mahogany with light wood stringing inlay. The hood features a swan-neck pediment centered by a brass eagle-on-ball finial and a glazed door. The arched painted metal dial is decorated with floral motifs in the arch and spandrels, featuring Roman numeral hour markers, an outer Arabic numeral minute track, a subsidiary seconds dial, and a date aperture. Ornate gilt metal hands are present. The waist of the case features reeded pilasters flanking a rectangular door with a brass keyhole escutcheon. The base is box-form with conforming stringing inlay and a shaped apron. The clock includes a pendulum and a single brass-toned skeleton key. Unsigned. 87" H x 17" W x 9 1/2" D. CONDITION: The painted dial shows significant flaking and paint loss, particularly at the three and seven o'clock positions, along with overall surface crazing and minor discoloration. The wooden case exhibits splintering and significant wood loss along the opening edge of the waist door. There is visible separation at the joints of the hood pediment and the backboards. General scuffing, scratches, and finish wear are present throughout, most notably on the base. The pendulum bob has adhesive tape applied to the front surface. The movement is untested and the weights are missing. NOTICE TO BIDDERS: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, please request no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.