Description:

IMPORTANT BONNET TOP TIGER MAPLE TALL CASE CLOCK BY REUBEN INGRAHAM (1743-1811), PLAINFIELD, CONNECTICUT.
American, late 18th Century. Reputedly made from wood cut on the property of Stephen Hall in Plainfield, Connecticut, and mentioned in his will. Bonnet with arched top, turned finials and pilasters, spoked central rondel, and arched door. Case with bold moldings under bonnet and at waist, quarter round turned pilasters, overlapping door with heart-shaped pendulum window and simple base molding. Engraved brass face, brass works, weights, and pendulum. 85"h. 21.5"w. 10.5"d. Provenance: Stephen Hall (original owner); William F. Hall. Cataloguer's note: This clock by Ingraham is discussed and pictured in Antiques Magazine, September 1940, pages 116-188, figure 1. Reuben Ingraham apprenticed with clockmaker and silversmith John Avery, Sr. (1732-94) of Preston, Connecticut. From The Lifetime Collection of Joanne and Dr. David Woodyard, Granville, Ohio.

    Condition:
  • The seat board has been replaced; shims on each side of the seat board at the back of the face; 1" cubes shimming the back of the case where it meets the seat board. See additional photos. 11.26.24, ajj. Saddle board replaced. (NP 11.27.24)

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