Antique Prestons Orton and Company Clock

Price Type: auction
Sold Date: 4/26/2003
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Catalog Description:

C.1840, Orton, Prestons and Co., Farmington, CT, 30-hour wooden movement shelf clock in "column and cornice" case in very good original condition. The mahogany veneered case retains original finish. It has a few veneer chips on the base and a few on the cornice (both side pieces to the cornice need gluing). The mirror in the cornice is original. The full columns on the case have original tortoise shell graining and gilt capitals and bases and a gilt band one-third the way down the columns (one capital has a chip in it and the other has a crack, but they do not detract from this interesting case). The case never had feet. The painted wooden dial is beautifully gilt decorated and in fine condition. The two reverse tablets are wonderful. The upper one has a gilt border and reverse painting of a Gothic church. It has some loss and lifting (stabilized) and some of the ochre border is restored. The lower door tablet is stenciled with gilt and silver powder and is in superb original condition. The 30-hour wooden movement is original with brass bushings as noted on the label. The hands are original, but the pendulum bob is modern (easily remedied). A clock welcome in any American collection. Height 31.25 inches.

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