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Antique American Clocks                      July 2021

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262.    $100

Silas Hoadley 30-hour OG, ca. 1845.  Hoadley produced clocks mostly with wood movements, but in his later years (prior to 1849) he made brass movement clocks.  Interestingly, this is one clockmaker who died a rich man. This 26.25-inch one-day OG is notable for its birdseye maple veneer in superb condition.  Both glasses are modern replacements, the lower a frosted and cut-glass tablet.  The wooden dial shows some wear but is original and has two small brass grommets that surround the winding ports and are imprinted “S Hoadley, Plymouth CT USA”.  The 1-day brass movement is signed, clean as a whistle, and running and striking like a champ.  There is a darkened label inside with losses and staining.  Weights are included as is a 1925 hand-written letter to the owner giving a short biography of Mr. Hoadley.  $100-$200.

 

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