Ca. 1808. Watervliet, New York. Original bittersweet red painted surface. Brass works with double bell. Painted iron tombstone shape dial. Signed on front and on back. Initialed “B.Y. Fecit, 1809” and “B.Y. Aged 72 Oct. 4, 1808”. Calendar movement. Serviced by John C. Pabst, Colia, Washington Co., NY. September 2/72 (1872). Pine case. Bonnet has simple turned columns. Case has one door with key and escutcheon. Square base. 81 3/4″ high x 18″ wide x 9 1/4″ deep. Provenance: From the collection of Charles and Helen Upton of Troy, New York. Good condition. Face shows flaking to paint. Some flakes saved and included. Glass on clock as-is. Minor rubs and discoloration.
Rare Shaker Tall Case Clock, Benjamin Youngs Sr.
