W.H.C. Riggs Tall Case Clock Philadelphia C. 1795

A fine Philadelphia tall case mahogany clock By William H. C. Riggs, (1795-1861), Clock dates to before 1818 which is when he partnered with his brother and it became, "Riggs & Brother". The hood is mounted with a tombstone shaped door covering a hand painted dial with a ship. Also, the face of the clock is clearly marked. The hood is flanked by full columns. The center waist section and the lower case are inlaid with a pencil inlay design. The sides of the waist section and lower section are flanked by fluted quarter columns. The clock rests on Chippendale OG bracket feet. Measures approx. 64"h. Includes as seen in later photos: finial, crank, weight, and pendulum 8 day

Riggs & Bro. Wall Regulator, Philadelphia, Made by

Estimate:

[restrict paid=ture]$700 – $1,000[/restrict]

Auctioneer:

[restrict paid=ture]Cottone Auctions[/restrict]

Sold Price:

[restrict paid=ture]$2,000[/restrict]

Sold Date:

[restrict paid=ture]9:00 AM – May 19, 2017[/restrict]

Riggs & Bro. Wall Regulator, Philadelphia, Made by Chelsea Clock Co.. Cherry case; original finish. Original dial, heavily craquelure and lifting in areas. Original reverse painted glass. 8 day time only weight driven brass movement. Ht. 35″ W 16″.

Riggs Philadelphia weight driven Figure 8 Wall Clock

Estimate:

[restrict paid=ture]$600 – $800[/restrict]

Auctioneer:

[restrict paid=ture]William Bunch Auctions & Appraisals[/restrict]

Sold Price:

[restrict paid=ture]$1,200[/restrict]

Sold Date:

[restrict paid=ture]Jan 18, 2022[/restrict]

Riggs Philadelphia weight driven Figure 8 Wall Clock (Baltimore banjo), Attleboro MA, weight & pendulum, 33" x 14-1/2", runs when wound, no warranty implied or given

Riggs Philadelphia weight driven Figure 8 Wall Clock

Estimate:

[restrict paid=ture]$600 – $800[/restrict]

Auctioneer:

[restrict paid=ture]William Bunch Auctions & Appraisals[/restrict]

Sold Price:

[restrict paid=ture]$1,200[/restrict]

Sold Date:

[restrict paid=ture]Jan 18, 2022[/restrict]

Riggs Philadelphia weight driven Figure 8 Wall Clock (Baltimore banjo), Attleboro MA, weight & pendulum, 33" x 14-1/2", runs when wound, no warranty implied or given

Attributed to George Hatch Banjo Clock, Retailed by Riggs & Bro., Philadelphia

Estimate:

[restrict paid=ture]$600 – $800[/restrict]

Auctioneer:

[restrict paid=ture]Fontaine’s Auction Gallery[/restrict]

Sold Price:

[restrict paid=ture]$600[/restrict]

Sold Date:

[restrict paid=ture]Oct 22, 2022[/restrict]

Attributed to George Hatch Banjo Clock, Retailed by Riggs & Bro., Philadelphia
circa 1860's
grain painted pine "Baltimore" style banjo case, 8-day brass time only weight driven movement, dial marked Riggs & Bro., Philad."
33 x 14 x 4 1/2 inches

Solomon Parke Tall Case Clock, Philadelphia, PA

Estimate:

[restrict paid=ture]$4,000 – $6,000[/restrict]

Auctioneer:

[restrict paid=ture]Cottone Auctions[/restrict]

Sold Price:

[restrict paid=ture]$3,250[/restrict]

Sold Date:

[restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Sep 26, 2015[/restrict]

Solomon Parke Tall Case Clock, Philadelphia, PA . Cherry case with shell carved door, fluted quarter columns & carved rosettes. Original signed & painted metal dial. 8 day time and strike weight driven brass movement with moon phase dial and second bit hand. Ht. 7′ 11″.

John Wood, Philadelphia, Tall Case Clock

Estimate:

[restrict paid=ture]$3,000 – $5,000[/restrict]

Auctioneer:

[restrict paid=ture]Cottone Auctions[/restrict]

Sold Price:

[restrict paid=ture]$2,600[/restrict]

Sold Date:

[restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Nov 16, 2013[/restrict]

John Wood, Philadelphia, Tall Case Clock. Chippendale carved walnut case, alterations. Brass moon phase calendar dial, second bit hand. 8 day time & strike weight driven movement, associated to case. Ht. 8′ 3″