Classical mahogany shelf clock with églomisé panel,
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Classical mahogany shelf clock with églomisé panel
Probably New England, circa 1820
The églomisé panel depicting a house, with ebonized columns, carved eagle at crest, pineapple finials, on paw feet.
H: 30 in.
PROVENANCE:From the collection of a Philadelphia lady.According to family tradition, this clock belonged to Francis Edward Rozier and Henrietta F. Roberts, who lived at Notely Hall, Potomac, Maryland, circa 1838. It was passed down to their son Francis Whettenhall Rozier and his wife Frances Virginia Anderson (daughter of James W. Anderson of Rockville, Maryland). They were married on September 19, 1860, and they purportedly gifted the clock to a retired servant, who ended up returning it upon the birth of their daughter, Henrietta Frances Rozier, on July 10, 1861. That servant is quoted to have said, "Some day she will be grown and married and want the clock." Henrietta moved to New York City and married Charles Frederick Adams, a Harvard-educated lawyer and businessman. She brought the clock with her, and it was eventually passed down to her granddaughter, the present consignor.
Probably New England, circa 1820
The églomisé panel depicting a house, with ebonized columns, carved eagle at crest, pineapple finials, on paw feet.
H: 30 in.
PROVENANCE:From the collection of a Philadelphia lady.According to family tradition, this clock belonged to Francis Edward Rozier and Henrietta F. Roberts, who lived at Notely Hall, Potomac, Maryland, circa 1838. It was passed down to their son Francis Whettenhall Rozier and his wife Frances Virginia Anderson (daughter of James W. Anderson of Rockville, Maryland). They were married on September 19, 1860, and they purportedly gifted the clock to a retired servant, who ended up returning it upon the birth of their daughter, Henrietta Frances Rozier, on July 10, 1861. That servant is quoted to have said, "Some day she will be grown and married and want the clock." Henrietta moved to New York City and married Charles Frederick Adams, a Harvard-educated lawyer and businessman. She brought the clock with her, and it was eventually passed down to her granddaughter, the present consignor.
Condition
minor age splits to wood side upper moldings; probable repaired break to upper edge of right-facing eagle wing; some losses to eglomise commensurate with age; includes two weights, pendulum, and some winding keys; as with all mechanical objects, Freeman's does not guarantee functionality.
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Classical mahogany shelf clock with églomisé panel,
Estimate $400 - $600
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