Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Collection of Dr. George and Connie Manger | June 24, 2026

Wed, Jun 24, 2026 10:00AM EDT
  2026-06-24 10:00:00 2026-06-24 10:00:00 America/New_York Brunk Auctions Brunk Auctions : Collection of Dr. George and Connie Manger | June 24, 2026 https://live.brunkauctions.com/auctions/brunk/collection-of-dr-george-and-connie-manger-june-24-2026-22907
Rare and masterful forms are the hallmark of the collection, offering bidders the chance to own the very best. Key lots include a Federal painted worktable, a Newport, RI, Chippendale drop leaf table attributed to John Townsend, a matching Massachusetts Queen Anne high chest and dressing table, a pair of labeled 1803 Federal eglomise mirrors, important pottery by John Bell and Henry Adam, two exceptional nests of early Nantucket baskets, portraits by Maentel, St. Memin, and Boudon, among others.
Brunk Auctions support@brunkauctions.com
Lot 554

Fine Hagerstown, Maryland Federal Inlaid Cherry Tall Case Clock, George Woltz

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Starting Bid
$1,500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

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.

Available payment options

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Amex
  • Diners
  • Discover
  • JCB
  • Union Pay

Purchased items will be available for pick up or shipping from our Asheville, North Carolina auction facility within ten business days of the auction, or will be assessed a storage fee of $5.00 per day, per item. Purchaser agrees that packing and shipping is done at the purchaser's risk and that the purchaser will pay in advance all packing expenses, materials, carrier fees and insurance charges. At our discretion, items will either be packed by an agent such as a packaging store or Brunk Auctions. Please allow two weeks for shipping after payment is received. Shipment of large items is the responsibility of the purchaser. We are happy to provide names of carriers and shippers if a purchaser so requests. Brunk Auctions will have no liability for any loss or damage to shipped items.

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 Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.