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Aaron Willard Boston Federal Shelf Clock Arched & Inlaid Pediment/ Mahogany Case

About the Item

This magnificent shelf clock has an arched and inlaid pediment over a painted dial that is signed "Aaron Willard, Boston," fancifully painted within cartouche with laurel wreath and swag. Features include a cream painted tin dial with gilt highlights, brass movement within a figured mahogany case with original finish, lower section with string inlay, supported by on ogee bracket feet. Brass finial atop. Measurement is to top of finial 34.5 inches. From a Beacon Hill, Boston estate. "Aaron Willard (October 14, 1757 – May 20, 1844) was an entrepreneur, an industrialist, and a designer of clocks who worked extensively at his Roxbury, Massachusetts, factory during the early years of the United States of America."
  • Creator:
    Aaron Willard (Clockmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 34.5 in (87.63 cm)Width: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)Depth: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Federal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1800
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very good working condition. Very minor paint loss to mount post of dial *see last image.
  • Seller Location:
    Savannah, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1071239258692
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