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Tall Clock with Chippendale Carving

Creator: Daniel Rose
Offered by: Philip Bradley Antiques

Description
This exceptional Reading tall clock has elaborately carved decoration on the quarter columns and tympanum, executed from the solid wood in the Pennsylvania German manner. The hood is topped with the original finials in the shape of pineapples and a central cartouche consisting of an openwork basket with flowers. The case is attributed to John Cunnius, a talented cabinetmaker and master builder from Reading. A related clock is in Winterthur’s collection; it has the initials “JC” for John Cunnius carved into the case. This clock descended in the Zieber family of Reading.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States, Pennsylvania
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Walnut, white pine
Condition:	Good. Original cartouche and finials, with repairs.
Creation Date:	c. 1790
Styles / Movements:	Americana, Traditional, Chippendale
Dealer Reference #:	G-346
Incollect Reference #:	603510

Dimensions

H.	106 in;
H.	269.24 cm;

Message from Seller:

Philip Bradley Antiques, located in Sumneytown, PA, has been showcasing exceptional American 18th and early 19th-century furniture, tall clocks, folk art, and related accessories since 1950. Specializing in mid-Atlantic pieces, we invite you to explore our curated selection; contact us at bradleyantiques@gmail.com or call 610.269.0427 for more information.

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