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Sat, Dec 4, 2021 09:00AM EST
Lot 669

Rare Southern Federal Walnut and Cherry Tall Case Clock

Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000

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attributed to Kentucky, 1790-1820, walnut and cherry case with scrolled pediment centering an inlaid finial over trailing vine and bellflower inlay, waisted case with arched door inlaid with bellflower leaf and diamond inlay with cartouche inlaid surround, box base with chamfered corners centering heart lozenge and vine inlay, tall French feet and inlaid skirt, cherry backboard, case fitted with modern painted wooden dial and brass movement, two weights and pendulum, 92-1/2 in.

Provenance: Private Collection, Greeneville, Tennessee

Condition

case in very good condition overall, original feet, possible small patches at skirt spurs, possible restoration at lower waist molding(?), scattered bumps and small repairs at moldings and corners, 20th century works and dial, generally good condition, minor warping to case door, small repair at hood door frame

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