Tall Case clock by daniel rose
with case attributed to john cunnius of reading, pennsylvania
Work signed Daniel Rose (1749-1827)/Reading
Case attributed to John Cunnius (1733-1808)
Circa 1795-1805
Walnut, white pine
H: 106”; W: 20.5”; D: 12.5”
The superb carved case is attributed to John Cunnius, a talented cabinetmaker and builder in Reading responsible for several other tall clock cases, including one by Daniel Oyster, son-in-law of this clockmaker. The carved details are exceptional: tobacco leaves adorn the corner columns and cartouche, and the pineapple finials are a tour de force.
Daniel Rose was first listed as a clockmaker in 1779 in Reading but paused his career to serve in the Revolutionary War. After the war, he became a talented watch and clock maker capable of building musical mechanisms that few in America could rival. He was also an accomplished musician and a collector of the arts, at one time having a museum in his house.
Condition: some repairs to the original cartouche and finials.
Case attributed to John Cunnius (1733-1808)
Circa 1795-1805
Walnut, white pine
H: 106”; W: 20.5”; D: 12.5”
The superb carved case is attributed to John Cunnius, a talented cabinetmaker and builder in Reading responsible for several other tall clock cases, including one by Daniel Oyster, son-in-law of this clockmaker. The carved details are exceptional: tobacco leaves adorn the corner columns and cartouche, and the pineapple finials are a tour de force.
Daniel Rose was first listed as a clockmaker in 1779 in Reading but paused his career to serve in the Revolutionary War. After the war, he became a talented watch and clock maker capable of building musical mechanisms that few in America could rival. He was also an accomplished musician and a collector of the arts, at one time having a museum in his house.
Condition: some repairs to the original cartouche and finials.