American & Southern Auction | October 16, 2024
Wed, Oct 16, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 778
Rare New York Federal Inlaid Cherry Tall Case Clock
Estimate: $1,000 - $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 |
attributed to Joel Curtis, Cairo, New York, the case attributed to Henry Borst, Mineral Springs, New York, circa 1820 to 1830, elaborately inlaid cherry case, painted wood arched dial with seconds sweep, wooden works, French feet, unsigned, 85-1/2 in. tall
Provenance: Private Collection
Note: This clock is illustrated in "American Wooden Movement Tall Clocks: 1712-1835" by Philip E. Morris, Jr., pg. 292. The attribution to Curtis and Borst is from his catalog entry. A copy of the book accompanies the lot.
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Private Collection
Good condition overall, small inlay loss at bottom of door, possible patch to door above shell?, repairs and retouch to foot facings
