6.        $225

Seth Thomas “Column Shell Large”, ca. 1874.  A 32-inch case veneered in mahogany and rosewood with barely a chip to be found.  I believe the two tablets are old repaints on old glass, well done, and have since been touched up.  The dial glass is newer.  I expect the columns and gilding have also been redone, it’s just in too good of shape otherwise.  The metal dial is appropriate and has been overcoated with a yellowing varnish.  The hands are correct. The weight-driven 8-day, time-and-strike lyre movement is stamped “Plymouth Hollow”; the well-preserved label is from Thomaston. It is running and striking as expected.  Big and beautiful, a fine example of this popular model.  $250-$400.