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,...
Elegant Queen Anne Table from Rhode Island
This rare side table belongs to a group of rectangular tea tables having molded edge tops, an apron fitted with a drawer and turned tapering legs ending in pad feet. Examples are illustrated in the Rhode Island Furniture Archive at Yale University. Rhode...
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,...
THE SNOWDEN FAMILY ARMCHAIR
THE SNOWDEN FAMILY ARMCHAIR PhiladelphiaMahoganySeat reupholstered by Mullen Upholstery, Kimberton PACirca 1790H: 38”; W: 27.5”; D: 21” Inscriptions: This chair descended from Elizabeth Snowden Pierson/sister if Joseph Snowden/who was the grandfather of Joseph Snowden...