probably Pennsylvania or Ohio, 1790-1810, arched and painted dial with conch shell spandrels and basket of fruit arch, seconds sweep and date aperture, two weights and pendulum, set in an inlaid waisted case with scrolled pediment with carved rosettes, quarter fan and line inlay, poplar secondary, 94-1/2 x 21 x 11 in. - Provenance: Private Collection, Kingsport, Tennessee
Condition
dial generally good with scattered paint losses and one area of retouch at number 7, probably original saddle board, case with restored feet, probably restored finials, some restorations to upper backboards (reversed or restored) , rosettes appear to be original, some later color retouch at box base with associated discoloration (probably applied at the time of the foot restoration) , other scattered minor sun fading, surface distress, and minor repairs, case and works probably a good match (case uprights fitted with later shims)