761 Durham Road, (for USPS: Newtown, PA 18940)
Pineville, PA 18946
United States
Since 1998, Michael and Melissa Locati have been selling antiques and fine art online. Our consignors are in need of services for estate liquidation, people downsizing, as well as individuals thinning out their collection. From single item consignment to full collection liquidation, Locati, LLC assi...Read more
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Oct 20, 2024
A George II Inlaid Mahogany Tall Case Clock, Thomas Kefford, Royston (fl. 1710-1750), Third Quarter 18th Century.
The twelve-inch square brass dial with rolling moon phase to the lunette, having Roman hours and Arabic minutes, two arbors, subsidiary seconds dial, date aperture and engraved label 'Thos: Kefford Royston' to the matte center, all within cast spandrels. The eight-day twin train movement, with anchor escapement, striking on a bell, having five knopped pillars between plates.
The broken arch hood with brass finials on fluted plinths above a swans neck ending in applied carved roundel terminals, the dial door flanked by free-standing stop-fluted colonnettes with brass capitals and bases, the cove molding above the waist with stop-fluted quarter columns having brass capitals and bases, flanking an inlaid arched crest door, above a cove molding, the conforming box base all supported by bracket feet.
Dimensions: Height 90 1/4in; width 19 1/4in; depth 10 1/4in.
Provenance: Purchased with 'Antique and Unusual Clocks', Folkestone, England, 1959. (accompanied by the original bill of sale)
Mary G. Roebling (1995-1994), Trenton, New Jersey.
Acquired from above by present owner.
Property from a Bucks County, Pennsylvania Collection.
Footnote: Mary G. Roebling (New Jersey, 1905-1994) was the first woman to serve as the head of a major commercial bank in the United States when she became president of the Trenton Trust in 1937.
Retaining an older surface. In an overall restored condition. Minor old glued repairs and small losses throughout. General marks, wear, abrasions, surface scratches, small losses. The dial toning, wear, craquelure and losses to numerals and moon phase. The dial and case are likely together by association. There is rebuilding to the cheeks of the clock case where the saddle board sits. The glass dial door appears to be replaced. With two weights, pendulum, winding crank and case key. We cannot guarantee the completeness and functionality of the clock's movement.
Locati, LLC does NOT ship/pack any items. We suggest the following: UPS Store (215) 657-5701 Store5342@theupsstore.com Parcel Place 215-345-4930 Parcelplace4387@outlook.com The Packaging Store (215) 361-6940 Hello@PackandShipNow.com Outward Bound Courier Logistics (furniture) (413) 854-3676 outwardboundcl@yahoo.com Ukay Nationwide Delivery (furniture) (732) 802-0900 Plycon Transportation Group (furniture) (631) 973-3088
Available payment options
All invoices must be paid for & picked up within 10 business days after the sale end. For payment, Bidsquare bidders can pay online with Stripe (with credit card convenience fee). Alternatively, we accept (in person) cash, Visa, Discover, MasterCard (with a credit card convenience fee), Money Order/Cashiers Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer. NO PAYPAL. Locati, LLC uses third party shippers for ALL items. We offer the following suggested shippers: For small items (international & domestic shipping): Barry Wexler UPS Store #5342 215 657 5701 store5342@theupsstore.com Parcel Place 215 345 4930 parcelplace4387@outlook.com The Packaging Store 215 361 6940 hello@packandshipnow.com For furniture or shipping overseas: Moverman Bryant Martin 551 227 5633 bryant@gomoverman.com GoGo Delivery Irene Vunk 386 288 3024 gogodeliveryllc@gmail.com DAG Xpress (NYC vicinity) 646 836 9827 www.godagxpress.com Outward Bound Courier Logistics 413 854 3676 outwardboundcl@yahoo.com Ukay Nationwide Delivery (domestic moving coast to coast or to mid-west) 732 802 0900 www.ukaydelivery.com