An important late Chippendale tall case clock by the well-listed maker Griffith Owen. Owen's career as a clockmaker spanned at least 24 years, between 1790- 1814; but this example, signed as made in "Montgomery County", a county within the Philadelphia area, was no doubt made early in his career before he moved his location into Philadelphia at #70 Mulberry St in Philadelphia. An outstanding example of the bold use of Chippendale design derived from the English standard but with de ...click for details
An oval form English Georgian Mahogany serving tray, 23" X 16". This tray, using thin, choice San Domingo mahogany, is likely 18th century. The border is an undulating fence. There were never any handles on this tray. Repair on fence for about 1". RL*
A brass serving spoon or ladle. We bought this late 18th or early 19th century kitchen utensil because of its sleek and pleasing sculptural qualities and the soft glow of old brass. Can be hung from the small hole at the handle's end. 10 1/2" long.
A handsome French made wall clock with a reverse painted glass dial and brass inlay decorated surround, striking the hours and half hours. The clock is late 19th century. The dial restored.
A great looking, decorative 13" brass coffee pot which we believe is Dutch, ca 1800. A few dents here and there- around the bottom edge, the tip of the spout, and the top rim- all of which gives character, authenticating its possible 200 year age.
An unusually large French made portico clock; and the largest we have seen with the novel swing pendulum device that was patented by Forcot of Paris in 1862. When running the cupid pendulum swings to and fro- as if really swinging on a swing- instead or sideways. The ormolu mounts are of very good to best quality castings, and have not been removed to be cleaned or re plated- they don't seem to need it since the original surface can be appreciated despite the accumulation of some discolorati ...click for details
A late Federal era New England banjo timepiece. This may date about 1820. The solid mahogany case features cross grain cut half round molding enclosing the reverse painted glasses. The glasses were with the clock when purchased, and although they are both complete restorations, speak for themselves as one of the best true-to-form examples you will see. The clock has been cleaned and put into good running order and the brasses cleaned up, but not polished bright. A great looking early 19th centur ...click for details
A mahiogany and ebony Regency "bracket" or Chamber timepiece. The solid mahogany case has an especially mellow patination and unusual brass inlay items, cast and gilt Egypto style feet, and a gilt pineapple finial. The pendulum movement clock includes the fusee device. The white dial has no signature.
A two-piece cold painted bronze art nouveau desk set with a parrot form pen and inkwell stand and blotter. Retains the original paint, which is in good condition and bright colors. The pen holder was made for a fountain or quill pen, and the style is Art Nouveau, ca 1880-1900. The pen holder is about 10" X 5 1/2", the blotter 5 1/2". RL*
A oak or chestnut veneer "Arch Top" model by Seth Thomas dating about One of Seth Thomas' most expensive mantel clocks, costing $7.50 when originally made in the 1870s. Seems like little, but at that time most shelf clocks cost about $2.00 and change. Certainly one of the most popular collected models made, probably due to their beauty of the case and its high quality. This features a "Lyre" type movement running eight days and striking on a coiled gong. Restored dial an ...click for details
