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THBRARE JOSHUA WILDER FEDERAL DWARF CLOCK Hingham, Massachusetts, Circa 1820 Height approx. 48.25". Width 11.25". Depth 5.75". Retains original pendulum
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LiveJul 23, 2025
The Peter and Judi Hersey Collection of Hingham, Massachusetts History and the Collection of Arun and Barbara Singh. Eldred's info@eldreds.com
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- Lot Description
RARE JOSHUA WILDER FEDERAL DWARF CLOCK
Hingham, Massachusetts, Circa 1820
Inlaid and figured mahogany and mahogany veneer case. Bonnet with pierced fretwork joining three plinths topped with brass ball and spire finials. Tombstone dial door flanked by delicate full side columns. Trunk fronted by brass-capped fluted quarter columns. Flat bracket feet. Arabic numeral dial. Face with gilt corner embellishments and a basket of flowers in the lunette. Signed "J Wilder Hingham" on face.
Height approx. 48.25". Width 11.25". Depth 5.75". Retains original pendulum and weights.
Provenance:
Israel Sack, Inc., New York (as referenced by Sotheby's Lot 1079, January 25, 2020.)
John D. Shapiro, Monkton, Maryland.
Northeast Auctions, Manchester, New Hampshire: New Hampshire Auction, August 2, 2003, Lot #794.
Robert Cheney Fine Antique Clocks, Brimfield, Massachusetts.
The Collection of Arun and Barbara Singh.
Notes:
This clock represents the most elaborate form made by Joshua Wilder (1786-1860). An example with similar face decoration and high-style case is in the collection of Winterthur Museum.Front feet are original with reglued facings. Back right leg facing has been reglued to the glue block. Some veneer reglues. Glass possibly replaced. Dial with some minor paint restoration. Fretwork may be an early replacement. Rear door panel has an extended mount that had a fresh cut to receive the verge (this took place because the works were not set in their proper holes). Now everything fits perfectly. Strike is working properly at time of cataloging. Clock is not guaranteed to be working.Condition
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