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Tall Clock with Chippendale Carving

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.

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