American Furniture, Folk and Decorative Arts

Lot 23: Retains winder, case key, weights and a pendulum.  Pendulum not functional- in several pieces  The case, later than face and works, retains original hardware,  the feet appear to be original though have lost some height,  one glue block missing, the base board is cracked and missing segment, the hood missing a superstructure.  The seat board has numerous drilled holes- none match those on the the case cheeks or wedges.  The seat board extends beyond the edge of the cheeks/ wedges by about ½ in. on both sides; as with all mechanical objects, Freeman's does not guarantee functionality for clocks

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