Tall Case Clock
attributed to Thomas McCarty, Wellsburg, Virginia, early 19th century, urn and flame finials, arched and painted dial with moon phase, landscape-painted chinoiserie spandrels, British sailing ships and Italianate villa, brass eight-day movement, seconds hand and date aperture, elaborately figured and inlaid case with broken-arch pediment, fan-inlaid rosettes, bellflower and cloverleaf inlaid base, original French feet and blocking, period saddleboard, extensions at case uprights (appears to be as made), with key, 102 x 21 x 11-1/2 in.. Condition: case in excellent condition overall, patch at central top finial plinth, dial paint generally good condition with scattered abrasions, surface dirt and some losses, one loss at back of saddleboard. Notes: Please Note: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions or by any seller represented by Brunk Auctions. We are happy to provide additional photographs to aid in your decision. We do not give refunds.. Provenance: Private South Carolina Collection
Condition
case in excellent condition overall, patch at central top finial plinth, dial paint generally good condition with scattered abrasions, surface dirt and some losses, one loss at back of saddleboard