C.1820, Eli Terry, Plymouth, Conn., (with the oval engraved Terry label), Pillar & Scroll shelf clock, in outstanding condition, with restorations.

C.1820, Eli Terry, Plymouth, Conn., (with the oval engraved Terry label), Pillar & Scroll shelf clock, in outstanding condition, with restorations. The entire top (scrolls, returns and finials) is replaced, but done with mahogany over butternut exactly as the originals and a superior job of it. Both glasses are original with original putty; the bottom tablet has a slight bit of restoration from the rear, but is a superb rear view of Washington's Mt. Vernon. The case was refinished maybe 40 years ago when the scrolls were done, and has nice patina. Has a pressed brass door latch (only used on early Terry's). Retains original Terry 5 arbor movement. The dial was overpainted in 1988, and so indicated on the rear. The skirt is old and the side feet are recent. There are several cleaning dates indicated, beginning in 1854. Whoever did the restoration was well qualified and working from an original Terry example. Height 32 inches