Oct
11
Antique Seth Thomas Pillar & Scroll c1820, Runs, Strikes, Original Glasses
This magnificent Pillar and Scroll shelf clock came from an old New England estate, from a collector skilled in antique clock restoration. It has been running for the past month, keeping good time and striking the hour on a large original cast bell. The case is surfaced with figured mahogany veneer and features book matched moldings on the door flat surfaces. The door itself includes its original locking mechanism and the original keyhole escutcheon plate. The color of the case is striking as it has an old finish including some areas with over-varnish. The tone is a dark colored rich mahogany instead of the light colored veneer often seen in […]
