A Fine Chippendale Carved and Figured Walnut Tall Case Clock, Works by John Murphy, Northhampton, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania circa 1790

Secondary wood is white pine, retains an old surface, both side windows cracked, appears to retain its original finials.
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John Murphy, originally from Ireland, was included on the Salisbury Township tax records from 1770-1789.  He was probably the earliest clockmaker in Lehigh county having established himself there as early as 1775. For additional information see James W. Gibbs, Pennsylvania Clocks and Watches: Antique Timepieces and Their Makers, (University Park, PA: Pennsylvania State University Press, 1984), p. 178.