106.              $250

Charles Kirke pillar & scroll, 1827-1832. A 31-inch case with a clean finish on good veneer.  Both scroll tips have been broken off and repaired, the scroll top looks original; the feet and skirt look like replacements.  The brass urns are on brass posts, the dial glass is original, the lower glass a modern replacement with a well-done tablet.  The wooden dial has gilding over gesso in the spandrels and shows soiling; the hands are period and proper.  The wooden 30-hour movement is clean and running, striking on the iron bell.  The label inside has losses, but the maker can be determined, along with the location (Bristol, CT).  Kirke’s pillar & scrolls are not uncommon, with the most recent sale at Schmidt’s Antiques in 2022 for $300, with a repainted tablet.  $25–$400.

Antique American Clocks                     JANUARY 2025