AUCTION : 0519

Lot#: 190

DESCRIPTION: Maple & Co., Ltd., London, England, 8 day, time, strike and chime weight driven movement sounding the quarters on a nest of eight bells and two gongs, in an elaborately carved walnut case with flat top, carved male figures flanking dial and trunk door, carved lions heads on panel and sides of base, carved female figure on trunk door and carved paw feet. The brass dial has silvered chapter ring and subsidiary seconds.
CONDITION: the three part case retains its original finish with a large split on right side of hood and splits in backboard and front of base. The dial is in good condition. The three brass weights are original. This case has a very imposing and unique look.
ESTIMATE: $2500 - $3500
PRICE SOLD: $1400
CIRCA: 1910
DIMENSIONS: 96.5in x 30in x 17in

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