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Walnut Tall Case Clock with Eight Day Movement, Inscribed John Wood, Jr.

Creator: John Wood
Offered by: Philip Bradley Antiques

Description
Inscribed John Wood, Jr. Philadelphia

Retaining the original bill of sale to Richard Topliss, dated February 23, 1768.

A handwritten note by Anna L. Duhring dated November 15, 1884 taped to the interior of the waist door describes the line of descent:

From Richard Topliss (Great Grandfather) to her Grandmother Johnson when she was married in 1799. In 1817, the clock was taken to their newly built house on 4th street.

Anna Duhring inherited the clock in 1884 after the death of her Aunt Jane.

The note continues on the reverse;

From Anna Duhring to Redwood Fisher Warner
To Joseph Warner Johnson (died April 30, 1903)
To Mary Wright Johnson, his widow

More Information

Period:	18th Century
Styles / Movements:	Other
Dealer Reference #:	G-306
Incollect Reference #:	97386

Dimensions

H.	100 in;
H.	254 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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