Circa 1805 Easton Penna, Cherry Tall Case Clock made by Christian Bixler.   The Federal case is a truly outstanding example of Delaware Valley craftsmanship: Elegant proportions, bold scrolls, carved rosettes, inverted carved shell tympanum, carved shell waist door, fluted quarter columns in the waist and base,  and original French feet.   The works are "classic" Bixler with a 30-hr. weight driven, chain pull up configuration.   With the exception of the center finial (Overall height of the case is just over 8' tall to the top of the finial which explains the replacement), the clock is all original with an untouched original signature, number, and city !     There is an interesting note about the Bixler Family Business that you will find at: http://www.familybusinessmagazine.com/oldestcos.html

In 1785, after serving in the Revolutionary War, Christian Bixler III began making clocks in Easton, Pennsylvania, having purchased a piece of property there from John Penn, son of William Penn, for 38 pounds and change.  Bixler began making tall-case time pieces, and handcrafted 465 exquisite clocks between 1785 and 1812.  Today his company bears the sign "America's Oldest Jewelers and Silversmiths," and now run by founder’s great-great-great-grandchildren, president Joyce Welken and brother Philip Bixler Mitman. 

SOLD 3/12/06