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Philip Bradley Antiques
P.O. Box 405
Sumneytown, PA 18084 , United States
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610.269.0427
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Fredericktown, Maryland, c. 1790
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Description
A rare Southern tall clock with sulfur inlay and an eight-day movement by John Fessler of Frederick, Maryland. The carved pinwheels on the hood and at the top of the pendulum door, as well as the reeded dentil below the hood and at the base, relate to other case furniture from Frederick, Maryland (see Sumpter Priddy and Joan Quinn, "Crossroads of Culture: 18th Century Furniture from Western Maryland," American Furniture journal 1997). The hood has the original owner's initials "J N" inlaid in sulfur--possibly for Johannes Nussbaum of Frederick. The use of sulfur inlay was introduced by Germanic craftsmen working in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, during the 1760s. It gradually spread to several other counties as well as Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. Condition: one of the carved, urn-shape finials is original. Feet replaced.
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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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