An Irish George III Mahogany Tall Case Clock

Circa 1800

the dial marked Clonmell.
Height 87 x width 19 x depth 10 1/2 inches.

The Estate of Mary Andrews Chenoweth, Denver, Colorado

This lot is located in Chicago.

Retains a fairly consistent patina and finish throughout. Retains a case key. Both winding cylinders take a wind, although it is lacking a winding key. The face with rubbing and small losses to the dial. Discoloration and craquelure visible to the surface of the dial. Hour hand is detached and will need to be soldered back into position. Age cracks visible in areas. Old scuffs, marks and scratches consistent with age and use. Retains three brass finials that were not photographed during the photography session. The rope twist molding from the lower edge of the hood is detached, but retained. The case and the works are likely associated. The proper left rope twist molding has been replaced with a round dowel molding. Likely that the side panels of hood have been replaced.
The saddle board has been replaced, so have the cords for the pendulums. Lacking pendulum. The weights may be early replacements. May be the original plate, if not it is an early replacement.

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