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A fine Hepplewhite tall clock bearing the stencil of cabinet maker "J.B. Sylvester, Coxsackie, New York, circa 1805-10.

Catalog#:	Spring 2007
Category:	Clocks
SubType:	Clocks
Origin:	America-USA
Era:	19th Century
Height:	104 inches
Width:	19.75 inches



A very fine Hepplewhite tall case clock bearing the stencil of cabinet maker "J.B. Sylvester, Coxsackie, New York, circa 1805-10. This handsome tall clock features choice mahogany veneers and elaborate lightwood inlays. The painted iron dial has a moon phase lunette. The highly inlaid waisted case rest upon flared French feet and a delicately shaped skirt. The backboard bears the stencil of the cabinetmaker along with a chalk inscription of his location "Coxsackie" both are illustrated below. A related chest of drawers bearing the same stencil belongs to the New York State Museum and is illustrated in "New York Furniture: The Federal Period 1788-1825"John L. Scherer, 1988. Page 14. Height: 104" Width: 19 3/4".

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