Federal Paint Decorated Tall Case Clock, Works by Riley Whiting, Gilt Eagle Decoration

Winchester, Connecticut

An outstanding paint decorated case; wooden 30-hour weight- driven pull-down movement with strike, open-worked hands, grain painted in shades of light and dark brown with green decoration on hood and door. The white-painted dial features a dramatic gilt and colored eagle within the gilt bordered dial arch; unusual gilt spandrels featuring red and yellow decoration. The dial with calendar and seconds spits inscribed R. Whiting, Winchester within gild band.

Date: Circa 1813

Measurement: Height: 84"

Material: Pine

Condition: Paint appears to be untouched; works appear to be original. Glass has a diagonal 6" crack. (We can replace glazing with period glass)

$9,750

SKU: 270-179

For More Information, Please Contact David Hillier at 978-597-8084 or email drh@aaawt.com.

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