Miniature Wall Clock with an Églomisé Panel Signed on the Dial, “David Brown/Providence”
This miniature wall clock represents an extremely unusual form standing at just 20 ½” tall and housed in an elaborate case with its original eglomise panel. It is illustrated as “best” in Fine Points of Furniture by Albert Sack, who noted that it is “a unique clock of...
Tall Case Clock by John Fisher of Yorktown
Tall Case Clock by John Fisher of YorktownDial signed John Fisher (1736-1808)CherryCirca 1775H: 108”; W: 20”; D: 12” A superb tall case clock with a brass dial signed by one of York’s most talented clockmakers, John Fisher. The case is a rare, rural interpretation of...
Wilmington, Delaware Tall Case Clock by Jacob Alrich
Wilmington, Delaware Tall Case Clock by Jacob AlrichSigned: Jacob Alrich (1775-1857) 8-day movement with moon dial. Case attributed to John Erwin (1727-1797) or James Erwin (w. 1797-1799) Circa 1795 Mahogany, poplar H: 92”; W: 21”; D: 9” Jacob Alrichs (1775–1857),...
TALL CASE CLOCK BY VALENTINE URTELIG
TALL CASE CLOCK BY VALENTINE URTELIG Reading, Berks County PA Walnut, 8-day moon dial with rare alarm mechanismCirca 1770H: 97.5”; W: 19”; D: 11”Outstanding condition, retaining three original finials. Valentine Urletig (1724-1783) was the earliest known clockmaker...
CARVED WALNUT TALL CASE ASTRONOMICAL REGULATOR CLOCK MADE FOR J.S. TOWNSEND OF CHICAGO, “THE RAILROADER’S JEWELER”
CARVED WALNUT TALL CASE CLOCKMovement likely George Jones, New York, Manufactured for J.S. Townsend of Chicago, IllinoisCase attributed to New YorkWalnut, hornCirca 1880Height: 126 inches. W: 42”; D: 18” Provenance:Dr. Moses B. Alter and Floy Gertrude (Peacock) Alter,...
THE MIFFLIN-LARGE FAMILY GOLD POCKET WATCH BY THOMAS TOMPION OF LONDON
GOLD POCKET WATCHMovement engraved: 'Tho Tompion, 4437, London', for Thomas Tompion (1639-1713) 22K gold case, brass, steel, Replaced bezel Diameter: 2” Thomas Tompion was one of England’s greatest watch and clock makers, recognized for his scientific and...
BAROMETER WITH CLOCK BY J. SOMALVICO & CO., LONDON
BAROMETER WITH CLOCKCirca 1870 Mahogany with satinwood banding Height: 48” Barometer signed J. Somalvico & Co./16 Charles St/Hutton Garden London. A mahogany wood case with a broken arch pediment, brass finials and a large silver-plated brass dial engraved with...
IMPORTANT ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA TALL CASE CLOCK
VIRGINIA TALL CASE CLOCK Works: Mordecai Miller (1764-1832); case attributed to Joseph Ingle (1764-1822) Mahogany, poplar Circa 1795-1800 Height: 97.5"; width: 21"; depth: 11" This rare, tall case clock from Alexandria represents the combination of two of the city’s...
AUTOMATON ORGAN CLOCK, PHILADELPHIA, 1820-1840
AUTOMATON ORGAN CLOCK .Augustus P. Pfaff, Philadelphia Musical elements attributed to C. Muckle Mahogany veneer over oak Circa 1820-1840 "Wag on the wall" (uncased, weight-driven mechanical wall clock), organ movement Automaton organ clocks such as this one were...
TALL CASE CLOCK BY DANIEL ROSE READING PA CIRCA 1810
TALL CASE CLOCK Signed Daniel Rose (1749-1827)/Reading Walnut, white pine 8-day dial H: 95"; W: 18"; D: 10" Circa 1810 Daniel Rose was first listed as a clockmaker in 1779 with a shop on Penn Street between 4th and 5th Streets. He was a Lieutenant in the Revolutionary...