A Federal inlaid mahogany tall case clock, Robert Shearman (active 1799-1804), Philadelphia, PA, circa 1800

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With line and ebony inlay, the hood with broken arch pediment with carved rosettes and finial, the arched door flanked by fluted columnettes, the case with shaped door, molded base on ogee feet, the enamel face with reserve depicting trumpeting angel over fortified coastline with British ships, and painted flowers to spandrels, inscribed, "R. Shearman/ Philadelphia."H: 97 3/8 in. W: 18 in. D: 8 1⁄2 in. Owned by Spencer Roberts (1811-1885) and Elizabeth Ann Taylor (1815-1886) of Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaPassed down to Annie Taylor Roberts (1850-1938)Thence by descent to the present consignor, South Carolina.