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THBEXCEPTIONAL YELLOW AND RED GRAIN-PAINTED COUNTRY TALL-CASE CLOCK Connecticut, Circa 1820 Height 89". Width 17.5". Depth 9.75".
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- Lot Description
EXCEPTIONAL YELLOW AND RED GRAIN-PAINTED COUNTRY TALL-CASE CLOCK
Connecticut, Circa 1820
Dial signed "R. Whiting Winchester", most likely Riley Whiting of Winchester, Connecticut. Grain-painted surfaces with bold, sweeping strokes that contrast with the delicate and finely rendered floral and geometric pique borders. Bonnet with traditional fretwork, three brass ball and spire finials on plinths, an arched glazed dial door, and full turned columns. Rectangular trunk, pendulum door and base. Painted wooden face with a red drape and gilt cornucopias in the lunette and similar cornucopias at each corner. Arabic numeral dial with 15-minute outer ring and two subsidiary dials.
Height 89". Width 17.5". Depth 9.75".
Provenance:
The Collection of Martha Hamilton.
Martha Hamilton's family noted she bought this inexpensively at a Skinner auction because a later dark varnish hid its stellar beauty. Martha knew what was likely underneath and hired a SPNEA conservationist to lift off the heavy varnish.
Notes:
Riley Whiting (1785-1835) married into the Hoadley family of clockmakers in 1806 and in 1807 they formed a partnership under the name Samuel Hoadley & Co. After Luther Hoadley's death during the War of 1812, Samuel Hoadley and Riley Whiting changed the name to Hoadley & Whiting. In 1819, Samuel Hoadley sold his share of the business to Riley, who established his own business in Winsted, Connecticut, close to Winchester. It was around this time he began signing his clocks, typically across the middle, as seen here. He was known for his innovative wooden clock works.Condition
The absence of a condition report does not imply an object is free of defects. All items may have normal signs of age and wear commensurate with their age; these issues will likely not be mentioned in the condition report. Please contact Eldred's before the auction with any condition questions. Questions about condition will not be answered after purchase. Condition reports are provided as a courtesy, and we are not responsible for any errors or omissions. Important note on frames: Frames are not guaranteed to be in the same condition as they are in the item photograph. Due to handling and shipping, many frames, especially antique ones, are prone to losses. If you have questions about the condition of a frame, please contact us prior to the auction.
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