signed “Willard’s Patent”, circa 1810-1820, mahogany case, panels with carved and gilt frames, throat and base panels with gilt leafy scrolls with cream, blue and red paint, throat panel signed, painted dial with Arabic chapter ring, drop cast brass eagle finial, with pendulum, 37 x 10-1/4 x 4 in., base and throat panels possibly original, panels with scattered retouch and flaking, throat with crack and corner chip, repairs and regilding to plate surround, drop ornament regilt and probably replaced, finial replaced, dial with crackle, pendulum with tape residue, dial probably repainted, finial replaced, other repairs and restorations Provenance: Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Levon C. Register, Franklin Springs, Georgia
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