American & Southern | September 23, 2026
Wed, Sep 23, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Lot 118
Aaron Willard Labeled Federal Mahogany Tall Case Clock, Possible Penniman Painting
Estimate: $12,000 - $18,000
Sold for
$22,000
Sold Price excludes BP
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| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
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| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Massachusetts, 1806, brass 8-day movement with seconds dial, dial inscribed "WARRANTED FOR MR. JOSHUA SEAVER / 1806 / Aaron Willard / Boston", allegorical painting possibly by John Ritto Penniman, the interior of waist door retaining its original instructions printed by Paul Revere Jr. (1734-1818), dated inscriptions ranging from 1813-1899, case and bonnet with brass stop fluted columns, inlay and flame birch(?) panels, French feet, two weights and pendulum included, 95-1/2 x 19 x 9 in.
Provenance: Israel Sack Inc., New York, NY; Sotheby's, New York, NY, "Building America: The Wolf Family Collection", April 21, 2023, lot 908, $17,780
Note: Exhibited at Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Paul Revere's Boston: 1735-1818, April 18-October 12, 1975, p. 183, no. 277, illustrated.
Literature: American Antiques from Israel Sack Collection, Vol. 2 (1986), p. 345, pl. 855.
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Israel Sack Inc., New York, NY; Sotheby's, New York, NY, "Building America: The Wolf Family Collection", April 21, 2023, lot 908, $17,780
per Sotheby's condition report from the 2023 auction, "In overall very fine condition. The painted dial in overall good condition, with two small flaked areas of loss. Lacking one of the applied brasses in the stop fluting on the proper right side of the case. Secondary woods are white pine and Atlantic white cedar. The interior of the waist door is signed with dates of service from the 19th century and retains original instructions printed by Paul Revere. Minor shrinkage cracks to the front of the bonnet. Retaining its original weights and pendulum. There are original pieces of wood saved from the saddleboard"additionally we note that the fretwork and finials appear replaced, one applied brass to stop fluting replaced, dial paint with craquelure, otherwise in a fine state of preservation with typical wear including apparent repair to break at top of bonnet Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
