Mahogany Tall Case Clock
dial signed "John Lynch, Baltimore", circa 1810, painted dial with federal shield spandrels, moon dial and second hands, brass eight-day movement, arched hood with swan's-neck pediment, waisted case with figured mahogany veneers on honey-dipper feet, period pendulum and two cast iron weights, saddle board and case a good match, 96 x 19 x 10-1/4 in., excellent condition overall, dial with fine even crackle, very minor surface dirt and abrasions to dial, replaced brass finial and second hand, very minor veneer cracks and repairs, small loss at banding at front corner, minor cracks at glazed-door surround; restoration receipt accompanies lot. Provenance: Antiques at Burlington Virginia, 1982 (original receipt accompanies lot); Private Collection
Condition
excellent condition overall, dial with fine even crackle, very minor surface dirt and abrasions to dial, replaced brass finial and second hand, very minor veneer cracks and repairs, small loss at banding at front corner, minor cracks at glazed-door surround; restoration receipt accompanies lot