DESCRIPTION:
English tall clock, 8 days, time, strike and automata, two weight driven movement in a heavily carved flat top mahogany case with beveled glasses and automated striking figures in arch on brass dial with silvered chapter ring, c1890
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish in good condition with a minor chip to angels left wing on trunk door. The lower panel has an age split filled and the lower part of the base has restoration. There is a repair in pendulum rod. The original brass weights are painted black. Arch features father time with 2 cherubs appearing to strike the bell with hammers during strike sequence; this is more often found in South German or Austrian dials, but in this case the English customer must have asked for something special; very eye catching. Ht 90"
ESTIMATE:
$2500
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$3500
PRICE SOLD:
$3500
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