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THBFederal Inlaid Mahogany Tall Case Clock
About Seller
20 Beach Street
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
United States
At Nye & Company, what you like is all you need to know. Knowledgeable, helpful staff members, as well as nationally-known experts, work together to find the antiques and collectibles that will become your children’s heirlooms, all within your budget. John and Kathleen Nye acquired Dawson’s after hi...Read more
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LiveJan 22, 2026
American Spirit: Celebrating 250 Years of Freedom, Independence and Craftsmanship brings together a thoughtful selection of American furniture, art, and decorative objects. Spanning centuries of design and tradition, this auction reflects the enduring creativity and skill of American makers. Join us on January 22, 2026, for a sale that honors history, artistry, and the spirit of craftsmanship. Nye & Co. info@nyeandcompany.com
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- Lot Description
Federal Inlaid Mahogany Tall Case Clock
The white painted dial signed made for Johnathan Cook, Aaron Willard, Boston. The case attributed to John and Thomas Seymour, Boston, 1800-1820.
Provenance: Thomas Schwenke, American Federal Furniture, New York
Exhibition: "The Bicentennial Exhibition of the United States Constitution," Georgetown University, June 25 to August 14, 1988
90 1/2 x 19 x 10 in. (229.9 x 48.3 x 25.4 cm.)Condition
Pierced fretwork likely replaced. Shrinkage cracks to sides bonnet. Repairs to arched molding below fret. Glazing replaced. “Conversation” between saddle board and cheeks convincing. General inlay and construction techniques. Brass inlay stop fluting very rare and high-quality detail. Repair to shaft of pendulum. Some warping and losses to veneer on front left side of base. Breaks and repairs to feet. Front left foot lacking lower half of dove facing.
Thank you for your interest in our upcoming sale. Please be aware that all property is sold ‘as is’ and should be viewed in person or by a professional before the sale to fully assess the condition. This condition report has been prepared as a courtesy by Nye & Company specialists and should not be viewed as a substitute for physical examination by you and/or your professional advisor. Nye & Company specialists are not trained restorers/conservators, and the report is not as detailed as a comprehensive report that would be created by a professional advisor. We will do our best to make reliable observations on the work, which we hope will be helpful to you, we strongly recommend you enlist the help of a professional advisor to prepare a more complete report. While we try to photograph items as accurately as possible, please note that digital photography and images, especially when viewed through computer screens, may present colors that differ slightly from the colors of the object when viewed in person. We also wish to respectfully remind you that the Nye & Company warranties pertaining to the property are limited and set forth in our Conditions of Sale and do not extend to condition.
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