The National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC)
Chapter 154 - Daytona Beach, Florida
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The National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC)
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Pennsylvania Clocks
Brief History The clocks and clockmakers of early Pennsylvania were unique and stand out for their superb craftsmanship and style. For more than 150 years (from 1682 to 1850) the basic design remained stable with few, if any, innovations. The Pennsylvania clockmaker generally had personal contact with the original owner and this led to an individual creation of meticulous design and craftsmanship for each clock. The Pennsylvania clocks were of the weight-and-pendulum type in a tall case which is now known as the 'grandfather's clock." This name has been traced to a song writer from Philadelphia who wrote about the people's feeling regarding their treasured clocks. Pennsylvania clocks are known for some of the best examples of cabinet making work of their respective period. They are highly sought after by today's collectors and command high prices. Pennsylvania Clocks (sample pictures and brief descriptions)
Pennsylvania Chippendale 95.5" Tall Walnut Case Clock (circa late 18th century) - featuring a broken arch bonnet with fluted quarter columns supported by bracket feet. The movement is an eight day. (Sold for $7930.00 in September 2006)
Pennsylvania Chippendale 100" Tall Walnut Case Clock (circa early 1800s) - featuring a broken arch bonnet with floral rosettes and central fan carved plinth. Eight day mechanical clock works. Signed "Gustavus Stoy, Lebanon (PA)" above the arched door and scalloped panel based. The clock is supported by turned feet. (Appraised at $8000.00 in December 2007)
Pennsylvania Chippendale 95" Tall Walnut Case Clock (circa late 18th century) - featuring a broken arch bonnet with carved vine style quarter columns and bracket feet. The movement is an eight day. (Sold for $11590.00 in September 2006)
Pennsylvania Federal 98" Tall Walnut Case Clock (circa 1815) - featuring a broken arch bonnet with tiger maple banding. The dial and face is hand painted. The movement is an eight day. (Sold for $3660.00 in September 2006)
Pennsylvania Chippendale 101" Tall Mahogany Case Clock by George Miller (circa 1770) - featuring a solid arched brass clock face with pewter chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numerals and etched fleurs-de-lis, and brass spandrels at corners and in arched plate depicting two lovers. Engraved ''George Miller'' on clock face. The mahogany case with pine as secondary wood having a scroll pediment with acorn finials above the hood enclosing the clockworks over the waist section flanked by quarter columns over the base section, all resting on ogee bracket feet. A 30 hour movement by George Miller of Philadelphia and Germantown (active clock maker from 1760 through 1796. Measurements: 101: high x 23.25" wide x 12" deep. (Sold for $10370.00 in September 2006)
Pennsylvania Folk Art 89" Tall Case Clock - circa late 19th Century - featuring a musical mechanism turning a detailed, fully carved carousel, enclosed in a carved and grain painted case. Paint is a typical faux oak ochre grain decoration. Dial is somewhat worn. Works are provincial with six tubes. Original label on door. Spells our four tunes that can be played. Swiss musical works. Carousel was hand carved in Pennsylvania. (Sold for $9760.00 in September 2006)
Pennsylvania 89" Tall Mellow Pine Case Clock - circa 1780 - featuring a hand painted dial with flowers and a beautiful finish with hand carved finials. The movement is an thirty day. This clock is attributed to clock marker Daniel Rose. (Sold for $2440.00 in September 2006)
Pennsylvania 101" Tall Butternut Case Clock - circa early 1800s - featuring a hand made butternut wood case, hand painted dial, and a brass movement with wooden plates, which assist in dating this clock to around 1800. There are cut nails on the rough hand sawn back, and the weights and pendulum appear to be original. The 30 hour movement has a bell strike on the hour. Although unsigned, this type of movement and dial were likely imported from the Black Forest in Germany by Pennsylvania cabinetmakers for the cases they designed and made by hand. (Overall size is 21" wide, 12" deep and 8'-5" tall.) (Appraised at $3500.00 in March 2008)
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