Lot Essay
Riley Whiting (w. 1807-1835) worked in Winchester and Winsted, Connecticut, with his brothers-in-law, Samuel and Luther Hoadley. They made tall-case clocks and shelf-clocks, specializing in wooden works.
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THE DIAL SIGNED R. WHITING, WINCHESTER, CONNECTICUT, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Details
A FAUX-GRAIN PAINTED TALL CASE CLOCK
THE DIAL SIGNED R. WHITING, WINCHESTER, CONNECTICUT, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
The hood with painted scrolled pediment above a glazed door opening to a painted wooden dial with urn and rose decoration over a waisted case and box base on French feet
84 in. (213.5 cm.) high
THE DIAL SIGNED R. WHITING, WINCHESTER, CONNECTICUT, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
The hood with painted scrolled pediment above a glazed door opening to a painted wooden dial with urn and rose decoration over a waisted case and box base on French feet
84 in. (213.5 cm.) high
Provenance
Acquired through David Anthony Easton, New York.
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.