Prior to relocating to Philadelphia in 1797, Solomon Park was at work in Bucks County PA during the last quarter of the 18th Century.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In 1782 he advertised in the New Jersey Gazette that a number of his watches and clocks had been stolen.\u00a0\u00a0 This example is one of his earliest known clocks and it was made in Bucks County Pennsylvania.\u00a0 The bold Chippendale case together with the finely engraved silvered brass dial confirms the early attribution.\u00a0\u00a0 This important clock is well known to us as we originally owned it many years ago and\u00a0were actively involved \u00a0in the conservation of the works, case, and the dial.\u00a0\u00a0It recently became available as part of the distribution of assets in a local estate and we re-acquired it.\u00a0\u00a0This is a clock that we know very well and are\u00a0very pleased to add it to our inventory.\u00a0 \u00a0It is also documented in “Pennsylvania Clockmakers, Watchmakers, and Allied Craftsmen” by James Whisker on page 169.\u00a0\u00a0 The cherry case broken arch scrolls over a flat molding with dentil work, carved rosettes and pineapple finial.\u00a0\u00a0 The brass “sheet” dial is finely engraved and signed by the maker.\u00a0\u00a0 Eight day brass striking movement with sweep seconds and moon phase.\u00a0\u00a0 Fluted columns flank the shaped waist door and the applied base panel all resting on applied ogee bracket feet.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The height of the clock is eight feet seven inches tall.\u00a0\u00a0 Inside the case are 19th C. repair dates and inscriptions by Adolph Yuncker a prolific clock and watchmaker in this area.\u00a0 The works have been completely serviced and the case has been cleaned and tightened.<\/p>\n
Solomon Park Newtown Prior to relocating to Philadelphia in 1797, Solomon Park was at work in Bucks County PA during the last quarter of the 18th Century.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In 1782 he advertised in the New Jersey Gazette that a number of … Continue reading ![\"1\"](\"http:\/\/www.adamsbrown.com\/park\/newtown\/1.JPG\")
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