William King Tall Clock (Medford, Mass)

A Hepplewhite Mahogany Antique Tall Clock by The Rare maker William King, Medford, Mass circa 1815.

Inventory #16020

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This handsome tall case clock epitomizes the formal “Roxbury” style cases that were so popular in Boston during the late 18th century. This high style Chippendale case possesses pleasing proportions, high quality construction, brass stop fluting, and choice figured mahogany. The iron dial was decorated in Boston and is signed by with this rare maker’s name and locale “W. B. King / Medford” The dial has upbeat, brightly painted spandrels decorated with ripe peaches. The case is constructed with strongly grained mahogany panels within vivid ribbon mahogany cross banding.

Dimensions

Overall Height with finials 97" Width 20” Depth 10”

Pricing

Sold.

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