The Doran Family Federal Inlaid and Figured Mahogany and Satinwood Tall Case Clock, Works by Solomon Parke, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Circa 1805
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January 19, 09:11 PM GMT
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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The Doran Family Federal Inlaid and Figured Mahogany and Satinwood Tall Case Clock
Works by Solomon Parke, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Circa 1805
Dial inscribed Solomon Parke Phila. Feet and flanking finials replaced.
Height 97 3/4 in. by Width 20 1/2 in. by Depth 10 5/8 in.
The Doran family;
Michael Doran came to Philadelphia in 1795 from Mountrath, Queen’s County, Ireland and was a merchant;
Son Joseph M. Doran (1800 - 59) born Philadelphia, graduated University of Pennsylvania 1820, admitted to the bar in 1824 and had a wide reputation and a lucrative practice;
Son, Joseph L. Doran (1844-1919) studied at University of Pennsylvania, then studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1865, and concentrated on railroad and corporate law;
Daughter Caroline Borden Doran married Robert E. Lee George in 1913;
Daughter Caroline married Frances Randolph Williams in 1943.
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