AMER AUGUST 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, August 24, 2015.
ADAM BRANT WALNUT TALL CASE CLOCK.New Hanover, Pennsylvania, 2nd half 18th century. Chippendale walnut tall case clock with arched brass composite dial. Clock has eight-day time-and-strike movement, including calendar and seconds subsidiary functions; the painted dial has a chapter ring with Roman numerals. The bonnet has an overhanging cornice, arched door, and four free standing columns. The waisted case has an arched pendulum door, and the base has bold moldings and cyma-recto profile dovetailed bracket feet. The case sides have been cut in an early accommodation for pendulum swing, and are capped with brass plates on the outside. The feet are intact, dovetailed and pinned. The seat board is original. Hands and dial components are believed to be all-original, though polished. Two lead weights and pendulum are present. An appealing intact example in old refinish with great color. SIZE: 89" h x 19-1/2" w x 10" d. CONDITION: Case and movement appear to be original. Early accommodation for pendulum swing cut into case with brass plates mounted on exterior of case sides. 49226-5 DH (3,000-4,000)