Pennsylvania or Valley of Virginia, late 18th century, floral painted dial crowned with Federal eagle and shield, calendar wheel, brass movement, inlaid waisted case with inlaid quarter columns, tombstone door, base with heart applique, ogee bracket feet, 99-3/4 x 19 x 21-1/2 in.
Provenance: Estate of Joe and Betsy Byerly, Greensboro, North Carolina
Note: Faded pencil inscription to the door interior looks to be a restoration note, most illegible with "Stamquist Bros., Ridge, Phila, PA, Jan 1st, 1904" legible.
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Estate of Joe and Betsy Byerly, Greensboro, North Carolina
mellow old surface, movement not tested, brass finial later, some original foot elements (rear brackets replaced and front brackets tipped), dial paint with scattered crackle and retouch (see blacklight images), probably original saddle board, two winding holes do not correspond to works
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