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THBRare Southern Federal Tall Case Clock, Virginia History
About Seller
PO Box 2135
Asheville, NC 28802
United States
Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Brunk Auctions has been conducting sales of fine and decorative arts for over 30 years. Auctions are held in our North Carolina sale room but attracts a global audience. Founded by Robert Brunk in 1983, the auctions became well known for their integrity and profes...Read more
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About Auction
LiveFeb 4, 2023
Premier Auction - Session II - Lots 731-1129 Brunk Auctions support@brunkauctions.com
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- Lot Description
Maryland, circa 1796, painted dial signed "Frederick Buster" for John Buster of Frederick County, Maryland, one gear on interior movement signed "John Hoover/1796" referencing an Emmetsburg, MD journeyman clockmaker, painted dial with fruit and floral spandrels, painted moon phase, calendar wheel, brass movement, set in fine inlaid cherry waisted case with scrolled pediment with inlaid rosettes, arched inlaid central drawer flanked by inlaid vine and floral carved and fluted quarter columns, base panel flanked by leaf and vine inlaid quarter columns, French feet with inlaid skirt, period pendulum and two weights, inlaid walnut oval lozenges, 109 x 19-1/2 x 11-1/2 in.
Provenance: Early inscription on back of case in black paint: "Owned by Colonel George Calms of Mt. Prospect, perhaps sometimes called Mt. Pleasant, Captain Roger Perry, USN of Cohonqaronta (sic.), Mary Calms Perry"
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Condition
very good overall, feet professionally restored, otherwise good condition, surface wear and losses with minor flaking to dial paint, typical veneer checking including at case door, minor chip at one toe, minor filled shrinkage separation at base panels, typical minor inlay distress and repairs, original saddle board (case and works a good match)
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