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