Lot 105
  • 105

A Very Rare Chippendale Carved and Inlaid Walnut Tall-Case Clock, works by Jacob Godschalk, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, case probably from Chester County, Pennsylvania, circa 1773

Estimate
50,000 - 100,000 USD
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Description

  • walnut
  • Height 99 3/8 in. by Width 20 1/2 in. by Depth 10 3/8 in.
Case door inlaid with the date 1773 and the initials AM.

Provenance

Peter Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut

Condition

Secondary wood is yellow pine. Inside of case and saddleboard painted red; Please note the upper approximate 5 inches of the top of the bonnet is replaced
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