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THBThomas Stretch, Philadelphia Queen Anne Walnut Tall Case Clock
About Seller
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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About Auction
LiveMay 19, 2024
Locati, LLC is proud to present American Furniture and Silver from the Collection of C. Thomas Attix, Jr. He was a lifelong collector of American material culture with a particular fondness of furniture, coin silver, and Oriental rugs. His collection reflects his interest in the Delaware Valley, with an emphasis on mid 18th through early 19th century silversmiths and figured hardwoods vetted by his discerning eye for form and surface. Also included is a Thomas Stretch Philadelphia clock, a collection of figured maple furniture, and coin silver. Locati LLC michael@locatillc.com
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- Lot Description
A Queen Anne Walnut Tall Case Clock, Thomas Stretch (1697-1765), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Circa 1740-1760.
The 11 7/8-inch square brass dial with silvered chapter ring having Roman hours and Arabic minutes, with two winding holes, subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture to the matte center, within cast spandrels. The inset silvered seconds dial engraved 'Tho. Stretch / PHILADELPHIA'.
The eight-day twin train movement, with anchor escapement, striking on a bell, having five knopped pillars between plates.
The sarcophagus top, supporting two capped plinths with ball-and-spire finials, above a heavily molded cornice and frieze over a square glazed dial door, flanked by turned colonettes and tombstone sidelights. The rectangular waist with conforming door, above a molded box base, raised on bracket feet.
With chalk inscriptions to interior of case, "Febry 25 1918 / 1774 / 4 May Snow / 28 Feb Pech / Blossoms 1779 / 1808 / 8 May snow."
Dimensions: Height 89in; width 19in; depth 10 1/2in.
Provenance: Property from the Collection of C. Thomas Attix Jr., East Windsor, New Jersey.
Literature: Illustrated in Donald L. Fennimore and Frank L. Hohmann III, Stretch: America's First Family of Clockmakers, The Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum, Inc / Hohmann Holdings LLC, 2013, cat. no. 68, pp. 258-259.
Published in Carolyn Wood Stretch, "Peter Stretch: Clockmaker, 1760-1746," International Studio 97 (October 1930): 48, at which time the clock was owned by Miss Clementine Irick.
Condition
The case with typical marks, wear, nick, and surface scratches commensurate with age and use. Dust accumulation. Shrinkage and age cracks. The finials are possibly later replacements. The dial with typical wear and toning to metalwork. At the time the condition report was conducted, the clock was maintaining power and striking correctly. We cannot guarantee the completeness or functionality of the clock's movement.
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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
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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
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