A Very Rare Federal Bracket Clock, Works Inscribed Thomas Parker (1761-1833), Philadelphia and England, circa 1795

mahogany, painted tin, and brass

height 11 ½ in. by width 8 in. by depth 4 in.

the paint-decorated dial with city landscape in roundel above the inscription Thos. Parker / Philada.; the interior back of the face also inscribed Thomas Parker Phila 1785-1799 in graphite

Please note that this lot will not be on view during the sale exhibition. It is located at our Long Island City, New York storage facility. If you would like to examine it in person before the sale please make an appointment with the Americana department at 212-606-7130.

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