Boston area mahogany tall case clock, C.1820, 8-day, 12 inch painted arched dial, with the later applied signature of Simon Willard. The case with fan inlays on the waist and plinth, brass stop fluted quarter columns to the waist and stop fluted full

Boston area mahogany tall case clock, C.1820, 8-day, 12 inch painted arched dial, with the later applied signature of Simon Willard. The case with fan inlays on the waist and plinth, brass stop fluted quarter columns to the waist and stop fluted full columns and fret trim on the hood. this clock looks the part of a genuine Willard, even has the proper proportions and grace. The case has been refinished. Mov't cleaned and re-cabled around 20 years ago, ticks and strikes on a bell, has smooth barrels typical of American makers. Except for the signature, the dial is original and nice; has bird in flight in the arch; English, Wilson false plate. Waist door has a warp that creates about half inch gap at bottom. Seat board is replaced. Retains good, period, "tin can" weights and the 3 finials are period as well. Ht 90"