HL CHALFANT: American Fine Art & Antiques - The Garvan Carver - Earliest Known Garvan Carver Philadelphia Tall Case Clock

Earliest Known Garvan Carver Philadelphia Tall Case Clock

Philadelphia, PA
c. 1750
This is an exceptionally rare walnut Chippendale clock we are offering. Less than five have been offered publicly with the original cartouche. We acquired this clock from a private party where it has been for at least three generations.

The carving on this clock is well balanced, nothing is superflous, a trait of the highly sought after Garvan Carver. It has a cartouche which stands on a plinth flanked by two scrolls with rosettes and urn and flame finials. The applied scrollboard carving is centered by a pierced shell which emanates vine carving. The cartouche, scroll top, rosettes and finials are original. There are only four known Garvan Carver clocks with their original cartouche.

The waist door has a wonderful scalloped arch with grained walnut and is flanked by fluted quarter columns extending to a base. The base has a raised scalloped panel with book plate veneer and fluted quarter columns. The clock has restored ogee feet. This clock has been authenticated by Alan Miller as the earliest known Garvan Carver clock.

Price
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Condition
There has been minor repair to the cartouche plinth and the curl on top and a minor part of the vine carving. It has also been telescoped 2.5 inches.

Measurements
height: 105"
depth: 10"
width/length: 20"

Specifications
Number of items: 1
Materials/Techniques: Brass dial with walnut case.
Creator: The Garvan Carver

Photography
provided by HL CHALFANT: American Fine Art & Antiques

Affiliation
Antiques Dealers' Association of America, Inc. (ADA)

Location
HL CHALFANT: American Fine Art & Antiques
1352 Paoli Pike
West Chester, PA 19380
USA

Phone: 610 696 1862

E-Mail: info@hlchalfant.com

Dealer Ref. : 0667
Ref. : U091026874154

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