JOHNSTON AND MELHORN CARVED MANTLE CLOCK.
JOHNSTON AND MELHORN CARVED MANTLE CLOCK. American, second quarter 19th Century. Mahogany, mahogany veneer and pine. Carved eagle crest, acanthus leaf half pilasters and hairy paw feet, reverse painted lower tablet with lake scene, metal face with painted cornucopia of fruit in corners and lettered "A. Johnston. Hagerstown.", brass works, weights, pendulum and key. Original paper label. 36”h. 17”w. 6”d. Provenance: The Lifetime Collection of the late John J. "Jack" Hentges (Hookstown, Pennsylvania). Provenance: The Lifetime Collection of the late John J. "Jack" Hentges (Hookstown, Pennsylvania).
JOHNSTON AND MELHORN CARVED MANTLE CLOCK. American, second quarter 19th Century. Mahogany, mahogany veneer and pine. Carved eagle crest, acanthus leaf half pilasters and hairy paw feet, reverse painted lower tablet with lake scene, metal face with painted cornucopia of fruit in corners and lettered "A. Johnston. Hagerstown.", brass works, weights, pendulum and key. Original paper label. 36”h. 17”w. 6”d. Provenance: The Lifetime Collection of the late John J. "Jack" Hentges (Hookstown, Pennsylvania). Provenance: The Lifetime Collection of the late John J. "Jack" Hentges (Hookstown, Pennsylvania).
