DEDHAM, MASS. -- A rare Simon Willard wall clock, made in
Grafton, Mass., created quite a stir among bidders at Grogan and
Company this past Sunday, September 21.
The unusual amount of interest paid to the piece during preview
proved an early clue for auctioneer Michael B. Grogan that he had
something pretty special. Just how special, however, would not be
revealed until the lot crossed the auction block.
The clock, which measured 21 inches in height and carried a
presale estimate of $15/25,000, was actively bid, eventually
selling for $100,000 more than the high estimate, bringing
$126,500 from a dealer bidding on the telephone for a collector.
A complete review of the sale will appear in a future issue.
