DESCRIPTION:
Pennsylvania Cherry tall case with original German wooden plated, 11-bell musical movement, time, strike and music. Good cherry case with long door, deep scrolls and original flame finials, from the Doug Shaffer collection. c1810
CONDITION:
this clock was acquired by Chris Bailey around 20 years ago, and he traded it to Ed LaFond for an earlier American clock, and Ed sold it to Doug Shaffer. We have concluded that the movement / dial / hands would have been imported from Germany and the case made in the Reading area. Uses a typical wag pendulum with light brass disc. Small lead weights appear old, however additional weight has been wired onto the bottoms to keep the clock running / playing. The case was refinished maybe 25 years ago to a rich cherry color, has reeded side quarter columns, holly stringing along the edges and a small floral inlay to the front of the plinth. There are several tunes on the wooden barrel (7?) hard to tell. Overall a great clock. Ht 97"
ESTIMATE:
$3500
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$5500
PRICE SOLD:
$6500
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