Paint Decorated Tall-Case Clock
Works by Silas Hoadley (1786-1870)
Circa 1820

The thirty-hour wooden movement made by the important clockmaker, Silas Hoadley at Plymouth, Connecticut is marked on the dial S. Hoadley-Plymouth therefore may be dated after 1813. The dial with floral decoration within each of the four gilt spandrels and panoply of arms, staff and drapery, a drum, flowers and terrific gilt eagle. The simplicity of form is diminished by its proportion and extremely well preserved original painted surface...black graining against a field of red; oyster-white door with green painted trim on the thumbnail molded edge. The columns flanking the glazed bonnet door are also painted oyster white as are the refreshed fluted chimneys. While the graining paint was wet the decorator created striping by removing the solution in straight lines the end result being simulated inlay. The feet are full height; overall height being 92.25-inches; without center chimney and finial 86.25-inches.

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Price: $21,000

If you are interested in buying this item, please call (978) 597-8084 or email David Hillier at drh@aaawt.com or Lynn Morin at lfm@aaawt.com

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