Monday 8 November 2010

Square hands




This clock is being sold by Jeffrey Evans and Associates in the US and has assorted Masonic emblems on its face.

The cataolgue description reads: "SIGNED "R WHITING - WINCHESTER", CT PAINT-DECORATED PINE TALL-CASE CLOCK 30-hour wooden works, finely painted wooden face decorated with assorted Masonic emblems. Case with an excellent dry rosewood and sponge-decorated surface. Lacking weight and pendulum. Riley Whiting (1785-1835).

"Circa 1820. 83 1/2" H. Excellent condition, minor loss to hood pediment, paint with only minimal wear. "

It is expected to raise about 1,800 pounds.

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