dial inscribed "Jacob Diehl Reading", Berks County, Pennsylvania, circa 1800, old dark surface, broken arch molded pediment with dramatic carved rosettes above relief carved leaf and floral tympanum, waisted case with blind fretwork basket weave molding, over shaped door flanked by fluted quarter columns, paneled base with ogee bracket feet, arched and painted dial with moon phase, seconds sweep, and date aperture, brass eight day movement, pendulum and two weights present, 95 x 25-1/2 x 12 in.
Note: This clock is pictured in Pennsylvania Clockmakers, Watchmakers, and Allied Crafts by James B. Whisker, pg. 172-173, fig. 35-36.
Also illustrated in Berks County Tall Case Clocks, 1750-1850, pg. 41, 84, and 85.
Exhibition catalog by the Historical Society of Berks County, September 16, 1995 – March 16, 1996.
Provenance: Collection of C.L. Prickett
Circa 1790 Oak Tall Case Clock
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$2,000 – $4,000[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Tom Harris Auctions[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$800[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Oct 05, 2013[/restrict]
Circa 1790 Oak Tall Case Clock: With bell strike and anchor escapement, the movement is described by the appraiser as being continuous chain 30 hour. The dial has an attached label below the hands “Anno 1790 – GUHB155”. Above the dial is another player with an engraved eagle and “TEMPUS FUGIT”. There are carved designs in the door and base panels of the dark oak case. The joints are all pegged together. The top door has the original staple hinges. The lower door has the original brass hinges of the period.
Not tested.
Dial – 9″; Case – 93 1/4″ Tall
Sells as is, where is.
**Please note, this item ships F.O.B. which means you, the buyer, must make all of your own packing and shipping arrangements.
American Cherry Tall Case Clock, Circa 1790
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$2,000 – $5,000[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Tom Harris Auctions[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$500[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]May 7, 2016[/restrict]
Description: American Cherry Tall Case Clock, Circa 1790: T & S wood works and a 30 hour movement with a painted wood dial with seconds and days of the month. The arch of the dial is decorated with an eagle with flags and 17 stars. Not tested. (The wood works have been partially restored.) Sells as is, where is.
Dimensions: 89″ Tall
Condition Report: Condition is as stated in the description. Sells as is, where is.
Notes: This item ships F.O.B. which means you, the buyer, must make your own packing and shipping arrangements.
Antique Philadelphia Tall Case Clock Circa 1790-
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$800 – $1,000[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Saucon Valley / Searchlight Auction[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$500[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]Feb 20, 2023[/restrict]
A fine Philadelphia Mahogany tall case clock circa 1790-1820. Has a broken arch top above a tombstone shaped door. Inside the door is a hand painted dial with a moon phase dial above. The clock has a nice carved detail where the the waist section meets the lower case section, and the clock rests on a Hepplewhite or French foot. Measures approx. 95"h. Has all finials as seen in later photos, 8 day clock, has two weights, and pendulum
Pennsylvania Chippendale Tall Case Clock
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$3,000 – $5,000[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Cottone Auctions[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$1,600[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]9:00 AM – Oct 17, 2014[/restrict]
Pennsylvania Chippendale Tall Case. C. 1785. Mahogany with fluted quarter columns; swan’s neck top, carved rosettes; some restorations. Brass moon phase dial with silvered chapter ring. 8 day time & strike weight driven calendar movement. Ht. 8′ 5″. The Greenberg Collection, Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania Chippendale Tall Case Clock
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$700 – $1,000[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Cottone Auctions[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$400[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]9:00 AM – Nov 13, 2015[/restrict]
Pennsylvania Chippendale Tall Case Clock
Pull up movement. Movement associated to the case.
Ht. 7′ 7″
Condition
Some restorations.