Mahogany Pillar and Scroll Shelf Clock, Erastus Hodges (1781-1847), Torrington, Connecticut, c. 1825-30, with printed maker’s label inside case and thirty-hour “east-west” wooden movement, period iron weights and pendulum, (imperfections), ht. 30 1/2, wd. 13 3/4 in.
Literature: For information on Hodges see Sonya and Thomas Spittler and Chris Bailey, American Clockmakers and Watchmakers, p. 147.
Condition report
Condition: approximately 1 inch of object right scroll tip is restored, some blocking in base re-glued, original painted glass heavily in-painted and stabilized, weights, hands and finials appear to be original
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