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Extremely Rare American Musical Clock, John J. Parry, Philadelphia

Extremely Rare American Musical Clock, John J. Parry, PhiladelphiaExtremely Rare American Musical Clock, John J. Parry, Philadelphia

Hammer Price w/ BP

$24,000

Lot #: 330
Extremely Rare American Musical Clock, John J. Parry, Philadelphia

Circa 1790. Figured mahogany case with satin wood inlay, Chippendale-style with ogee bracket feet, broken arch crest and flame finial. 8-day, 11 bells, 3-train crown verge escapement, John J. Parry, Philadelphia.

Literature: LaFond, Edward F: Pennsylvania Shelf & Bracket Cocks, 1750-1850 by Edward F. LaFond Jr. & J. Carter Harris, 2008, pg. 105-106 Frank L. Hohmann III, "Timeless: Masterpiece American Brass Dial Clocks" Hohmann Holdings LLC, 2009, pg. 34 figure 61 (comparative).

Ht. 32 3/8 x W 15 1/2 x D 7 3/4 in.
Provenance
The collection of Virginia & Edward F. LaFond Jr., Mechanicsburg, PA.
Jim Cipra, Long Beach, CA.
Auction Date
Sep 30, 2023

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