RARE SIMON WILLARD COFFIN-TYPE WALL CLOCK. Eight-day, weight-driven, time only movement with an enameled dial signed “Simon Willard Roxbury” and inscribed for “Mr. & Mrs. C.A. Warren”, and retains a partial paper label. In a “coffin” style case of mahogany with pine secondary wood, with oculi for the dial and pendulum, and topped by a broken-arch pediment. For a related clock, see Skinner (Boston), February 18, 2007, lot 268. In an older refinish with rich color. Retains weight, pendulum, and key. Lacking finial, minor losses to the dial enamel. 34 3/4″h. 10 1/2″w. 4 1/4″d.
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Condition: As described.
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