American & Southern | September 11, 2025
Thu, Sep 11, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Lot 1006
Rare Virginia Federal Inlaid Cherry Tall Case Clock
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
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 |
dial signed "Jacob Craft Shepherd's Town", Virginia (now West Virginia), 1800-1810, elaborately inlaid waisted cherry case with inlaid rosettes, fans, quarter fans, and banding, bellflower and diamond inlaid quarter columns, eight day brass movement, winder, pendulum, and two weights present, 106 x 20-1/2 x 12 in.
Provenance: According to consignor notes, by descent in the Craft Family, (West) Virginia
Note: This appears to be one of the most fully developed tall case clocks by Jacob Craft known. For more on Jacob Craft, see the magazine of the Jefferson County Historical Society article entitled "Tall Clocks Made by Jacob Craft of Shepherds Town, West Virginia, 1765 to 1825" by Dr. William G. Crews, Jr.
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According to consignor notes, by descent in the Craft Family, (West) Virginia
dial paint generally good with even crackle, blistering and paint losses at moon phase, the case with replaced feet and probably replaced central finial, lacking outer finials, shrinkage crack at base panel, other scattered repairs 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.
