Diminutive Three-Drawer Chest
Diminutive Three-Drawer ChestPennsylvania Walnut, chestnut, poplar, yellow pine, cedar Circa 1770 H: 35.5”; W: 34.5”; D: 21” A wonderful diminutive chest with notched corners on the top, reeded corner columns and ogee feet. Original brasses. A sweetheart. Condition:...
Portrait of President John Adams
Portrait of President John AdamsAttributed to Edward Savage (1761-1817) Philadelphia Circa 1800 Oil on canvas, gilt frame 35” x 30” Printed paper label on verso “Tilden Thurber Co./Art Gallery /Providence Edward Savage was a self-taught painter and engraver who...
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),...
Still Life by Severin Roesen
Still Life by Severin RoesenSigned and dated S. ROESEN 1855 lower center. Oil on canvas mounted on aluminum Original oval interior frame, outer frame an early replacement. 30.5"h x 25"w (sight); 39.25"h x 34"w (framed). An early and fine still life by the master,...
Sir Walter Raleigh Tobacco Trade Figure
Sir Walter Raleigh Tobacco Trade Figure Attributed to Samuel Robb (1851-1928)Paint on white pine79” highCirca 1884 This figure is an extremely rare form in 19th century tobacco trade figures and represents the highest level of tobacco trade carving in America. Retains...
VIEW OF NEW BRIGHTON, PENNSYLVANIA
VIEW OF NEW BRIGHTON, PENNSYLVANIA By John O OsborneOil on canvasSigned: J.O. Osborne/September/185032” x 46” This scene depicts a view of a couple overlooking the town of New Brighton, Pennsylvania and the Beaver River with the Allegheny Mountains in the background...
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,...