88.      $125

Riley Whiting column & splat shelf clock, 1828-1835.  Mr. Whiting died in 1835 and his business eventually became the Gilbert Clock Co.  This 30-inch shelf clock has had extensive renovation:  The eagle splat is modern, possibly the pineapple finials, both glasses are replacements, the tablet repainted.  The half-columns on the sides have been stripped of their bronzing; the minute hand is too short.  The 30-hour wooden movement has been cleaned and will run and strike; there are no weights with this clock, but a set of weights that will work are listed in Parts (item 907).  There is a chip out of the door, upper left, and a toe is missing on the right foot; the top of the eagle wing on the splat was broken off and reglued.  The label was wallpapered over but later uncovered.  $150-$250.