DESCRIPTION:
Henry Gotshalk, Allentown, PA, inlaid walnut cased tall clock, with dentil work, bonnet top, 5 finials, and carvings. This is a 30 hours, arched brass dial, with compass motif, and with strike / silent dial in the arch, & calendar aperture above 6, from the Doug Shaffer collection, c1765
CONDITION:
walnut case was refinished long ago. The bulls-eye door carries the initials "H M". There is a very old round hole in the case back behind the movement ( for sound exit). The very bottom molding and 4 bracket feet appear to have been replaced some time ago. All 5 finials are original. Movement is in good mechanical condition, ticks and strikes robustly. A very good example of 18th century Pennsylvania clock work. With history of "Godshalk" and family members by Shaffer pasted to inside of door. The dial engraver spelled it with a "t", as it is pronounced. Ht 107" [need tall ceilings]
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$4000
PRICE SOLD:
$3100
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