Bidspirit auction | Queen Anne Walnut Tall Case

Queen Anne Walnut Tall Case Clock - Queen Anne Walnut Tall Case Clock The brass dial engraved ”Peter Stretch Philadelphia”, 1725-1746 Inscribed in chalk on interior March 14, 1822. John Pittman cleaned, also retains a sticker ”Calvin S. Hathaway 2601 Parkway Philadelphia”. Works associated, top eight inches of bonnet and finials replaced . Provenance: William H. Shingluff; Eleanor S. White; Calvin Hathaway; Bernard and S.D. Levy, New York; Irvin and Anita Schorsch, Hiddengen Farms, Pennsylvania; Sotheby's, New York, January 20, 2016, sale NO9466, lot 838; Property from the Collection of William and Meryl Russell, New Jersey Literature: Brooks Palmer, Treasury of American Clocks, New York, p. 358 Frank Hohmann, Timeless Masterpiece American Brass clocks, p. 355 94 1/4 x 22 x 11 1/2 in. (239.4 x 55.9 x 29.2 cm.) Condition: Has pendulum, two weights, waist door key, and winder. Pendulum is unmarked. Spandrels on dial possibly replaced or re-gilt. Waist door slightly warped. Some light crazing to surface. The clock presents nicely and is ready to be placed. Typical bruising and wear consistent with age and use.  Thank you for your interest in our upcoming sale. Please be aware that all property is sold ‘as is’ and should be viewed in person or by a professional before the sale to fully assess the condition. This condition report has been prepared as a courtesy by Nye & Company specialists and should not be viewed as a substitute for physical examination by you and/or your professional advisor. Nye & Company specialists are not trained restorers/conservators, and the report is not as detailed as a comprehensive report that would be created by a professional advisor. We will do our best to make reliable observations on the work, which we hope will be helpful to you, we strongly recommend you enlist the help of a professional advisor to prepare a more complete report. While we try to photograph items as accurately as possible, please note that digital photography and images, especially when viewed through computer screens, may present colors that differ slightly from the colors of the object when viewed in person. We also wish to respectfully remind you that the Nye & Company warranties pertaining to the property are limited and set forth in our Conditions of Sale and do not extend to condition.  PLEASE NOTE THAT AS OF JANUARY 1ST 2023 THE NYE & COMPANY BUYER’S PREMIUM HAS BEEN RAISED FROM 23% TO 25%.  Condition reports are not provided in catalog descriptions. The absence of a condition report does not guarantee that the lot is in good condition or free from damage and wear. We encourage you to request a condition report and/or additional photos prior to bidding on any lot. We also recommend asking for a shipping quote before bidding. CASH, CASHIER CHECK, MONEY ORDER, AND WIRE TRANSFER ARE THE ONLY METHODS OF PAYMENT ACCEPTED FOR JEWELRY.