A FEDERAL INLAID MAHOGANY SHELF CLOCK
A FEDERAL INLAID MAHOGANY SHELF CLOCK

DIAL SIGNED BY AARON WILLARD (1783-1864), BOSTON, CIRCA 1810

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A FEDERAL INLAID MAHOGANY SHELF CLOCK
Dial signed by Aaron Willard (1783-1864), Boston, circa 1810
In two parts: the upper with rectangular top surmounted by pierced fretwork centering a fluted plinth above a conforming case with glazed door revealing a white-painted dial face with Roman and Arabic chapter rings centering the inscription A. Willard/Boston surrounded by gilt flourishes over a box base, on ogee bracket feet supported by a shelf with tapering pendant base
36in. high, 13½in. wide, 6¼in. deep

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