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Day 2: American, Southern & European Decorative Arts

Sat, Jan 28, 2017 09:00AM EST - Mon, Jan 30, 2017 09:00AM EST
Lot 451

Rare North Carolina Federal Walnut

Estimate: $6,000 - $9,000

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Tall Case Clock painted dial signed "R. Whiting, Winchester" (Connecticut, early 19th century), arched wooden dial with polychromed urn and gilt spandrel decoration, underside of hood with pencil inscription "J. Ed Graham"(?), and compass work architectural designs, wooden works, seconds and date hands, fine walnut case with turned spindles, tombstone door and scalloped skirt with light wood banding, fine old dry surface, yellow pine and poplar secondary, 92 x 20 x 10-1/2 in.. Condition: fine original condition, painted dial with minor crackle and fly specks, case uprights with later applied brace, cornice molding probably an old replacement, small patch at door pull. Provenance: inside door with label "This tall clock was owned by Amos B. Sanford who was the father of C. C. Sanford and the grandfather of Mary Sanford Larew"; Collection of Hugh Larew, Brunk Auctions, July 21, 2001; Private Collection, Charleston

Condition

fine original condition, painted dial with minor crackle and fly specks, case uprights with later applied brace, cornice molding probably an old replacement, small patch at door pull

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