23rd Mar, 2023 11:00 EDT
The Legacy of Merrywood: The Estate of Alan I and Dianne Kay
22
A George II inlaid and veneered burl walnut tall case clock
William Scafe, London, circa 1750
The hood with stepped sarcophagus top with three brass steeple finials, frieze and spandrels with carved blind fretwork, the arched brass face engraved, "William Scafe London," with applied brass spandrels, the case with arched door, line inlaid detail, on molded base, the case door interior retaining paper label advertisement for William Scafe.
H: 104 3/4 in. W: 20 3/4 in. D: 10 in.
Provenance
G. Randall Inc., Fine Antiques and Works of Art, Alexandria, Virginia
Acquired directly from the above in 1984.
Collection of Alan I. and Dianne Kay, Bethesda, Maryland.
The Estate of Alan I. and Dianne Kay, Bethesda, Maryland.
Sold for $4,095
Estimated at $4,000 - $6,000
The hood with stepped sarcophagus top with three brass steeple finials, frieze and spandrels with carved blind fretwork, the arched brass face engraved, "William Scafe London," with applied brass spandrels, the case with arched door, line inlaid detail, on molded base, the case door interior retaining paper label advertisement for William Scafe.
Provenance
G. Randall Inc., Fine Antiques and Works of Art, Alexandria, Virginia
Acquired directly from the above in 1984.
Collection of Alan I. and Dianne Kay, Bethesda, Maryland.
The Estate of Alan I. and Dianne Kay, Bethesda, Maryland.
Note
William Scafe was born at Bushey, near Denton (York). His shop was located on King Street in London, near Guild Hall. In 1721, he became a member of the Clockmakers Company, and eventually gained leadership in 1749.
