Lot 290
  • 290

A Queen Anne Carved Mahogany Tall Case Clock, case Boston, Massachusetts, works by Thomas Nicholes, London, England, circa 1750

Estimate
3,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description

  • mahogany
  • Height 7 ft. 6 in. by Width 18 1/2 in. by Depth 11 1/4 in.
Top of the dial engraved in a subsidiary dial Thomas / Nicholes / London, fitted with calander date and seconds register below.  Small plinth feet at base added at a later date. Works associated.

Condition

Backboard is constructed of white pine; re-finished; pendulum stick broken; 2 cracks; three finials which are replacements, two lead weights; glass of later date and loose; door to dial detached.
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