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AN IMPORTANT BLOCK AND SHELL CHIPPENDALE TALL CASE CLOCK

Offered by: Levy Galleries

Description
AN IMPORTANT BLOCK AND SHELL CHIPPENDALE TALL CASE CLOCK
Newport or Providence, Rhode Island
Circa 1775

Primary Wood: Mahogany
Secondary Woods: Chestnut, White Pine

Height: 87 3/4 inches
Width: 19 1/2 inches
Depth: 10 1/2 inches

Item Number: 6372

Provenance: Dr. William Serri, Swedesboro, New Jersey; to his son William Serri, Jr.

Reference: This clock is illustrated in The Magazine Antiques, March 1957 in an article by Helen Comstock entitled “The Collection of Dr. William S. Serri,” page 259, figure 20.

More Information

Period:	18th Century
Creation Date:	1775
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Chippendale
Dealer Reference #:	6372
Incollect Reference #:	630365

Dimensions

W.	19.5 in;	H.	87.75 in;	D.	10.5 in;
W.	49.53 cm;	H.	222.89 cm;	D.	26.67 cm;

Message from Seller:

For over 100 years and spanning four generations, the Levy family has been involved in the field of top-quality Americana, working with some of the most prestigious private and public collections worldwide. We invite you to explore our varied collections of Americana, including American furniture, silver, ceramics, needlework, and paintings, at our New York City loft space in Chelsea. For inquiries, please contact us at 212.628.7088 or email frank@levygalleries.com.