AMER WINTER 2016
The live portion of this session begins on Wednesday, February 3, 2016.
PEREGRINE WHITE CHERRY TALL CASE CLOCK.Late 18th century, Connecticut. The case with scrolling fretwork surmounted by three flame finials on urns on reeded pediments above the arched molded cornice over the arched panel door flanked by reeded freestanding Doric columns with brass capitals and bases fitted to the cove molded waisted case, the throat with arch molded door flanked by engaged quarter columns above the box base on a cove molded plinth raised on ogee bracket feet with central drop pendant. The brass dial inscribed and engraved "Peregrine White" within a punched scalloped surround above the Roman and Arabic numeral chapter rings centering a sweep seconds subsidiary ring above time and strike apertures. Clock is accompanied by pendulum, winder, and two brass clad weights. Three finials present. SIZE: 91-1/2" t x 19-1/4" w (bonnet) x 9-1/4" d. PROVENANCE: Estate of Siro R. Toffolon of Old Lyme, CT. CONDITION: Movement and dial are original to case, seconds hand probable replacement, minute and hour hands appear original, box base on case has been altered. Base molding and feet appear original although with possible minor alterations, otherwise good. 49476-13 DH (12,000-20,000)