24.                   $200

Eli Terry & Son carved column & splat shelf clock, 1831-1833.  This was a partnership between Eli and his second son Henry, and succeeded Eli Terry & Sons (with Eli Jr).  Eli then retired in 1833 and Henry took over under his own name.  Clocks by this firm are not common; this is only the third I have encountered.  The case is 30.5 inches tall with good mahogany veneer and deeply carved columns and a carved pineapple splat; the finish overall is excellent, with no evident repairs.  There are carved paw feet in front and turned feet in back.  Both glasses are modern with a nicely painted tablet.  The wooden dial has been professionally cleaned, the hands are proper but the tips have been shortened.  The wooden 30-hour time-and-strike movement is running and striking without a problem, driven by period 30-hour weights.  There is a dark but complete and readable label inside.  A beautifully restored clock.  $200–$400.

A viewer noted that the splat on this clock looks new, as do the chimneys.  I believe he is correct, and I missed that.

Many of the wooden works clocks in this sale were restored by Jeff Villet. I have mentioned him before; he buys and restores these clocks simply to preserve them for future generations and, while I doubt that he makes much money doing so, I know he enjoys restoring these clocks.  A Jeff Villet restoration includes repainted tablets where necessary, cleaned and polished cases, professionally cleaned/touched-up dials, proper weights and hands, cleaned and functional wooden movements, pully dust covers, door keys, pendulum bobs, and winding cranks.  Each restored clock faithfully represents the original product as best as can be done. 

The clock-collecting community owes Jeff our gratitude for his work; he is a unique collector in my experience.  I am pleased and honored to be able to offer his clocks in my sales.