Hagerstown, 18th century, poplar(?) secondary wood, painted dial with moonphase and day of the month feature, inscribed "George Woltz Hager'stown", carved and lattice work bonnet with scrolled pediment, low waisted case with ogee bracket feet, pendulum, two weights, winder included; 94 x 20-1/2 x 11-1/4 in.
Provenance: Israel Sack Inc., New York, NY; Collection of Dr. George and Connie Manger
Literature: Fine Points of Furniture: Early American, Albert Sack, 1950, p. 123; "Living with Antiques: A Middle-Atlantic Collection of Collections" by John C. Newcomer, Antiques Magazine, May 1999, p. 737, pl. VI.
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Israel Sack Inc., New York, NY; Collection of Dr. George and Connie Manger
not tested, later saddleboard, dial in fine condition with crackle and dark spots, later glass, bonnet scrolled pediments with repairs to breaks and one loss to lattice work, case and bonnet with scattered inlay loss and shrinkage splits, case with scattered inlay and veneer restorations and typical scuffs, later hinges, some missing blocks and later holes to proper left underside
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