AUCTION : 0519

Lot#: 176

DESCRIPTION: Walter Durfee, Providence, R.I., a walnut Renaissance Revival style astronomical regulator, the rectangular base with conforming inset burl panel, glazed door with tapering pilasters, incised lined carving and burl veneer, the upper section with turned bezel, triangular burl panels above 10:00 and 2:00 with flanking stylized scroll and anthemion carving, projecting cornice with lined carved crest, simple scrolled cavetto moldings and central carved bust, silvered astronomical dial with roman hours, arabic minutes and seconds, signed "W. H. Durfee, Providence", simple blued steel hands, 8 day timepiece movement with deadbeat escapement and adjustable Vulliamy style agate pallets, brass and steel mercury pendulum with octagonal jar and nickel plated weight.
CONDITION: case made up of new and old parts, uneven finish, scratches and dings, some repairs to the veneer, inside of the case with numerous filled holes, back replaced, turned bezel replaced and surrounding area poorly refinished with multiple layers of old and new finish, two triangular veneered panels below bezel missing, ornaments at 4:00 and 8:00 added, small split at bottom of right side, left and right side with plugged holes near the top, finishing nails added to reinforce cornice and top moldings, dial with minor toning, engraving lacking black infill, hands with minor bends, steel components on pendulum with minor oxidation, weight with plating losses, dents and dings, and 2 inch crack, weight hook deformed, weight pulley may be replaced, movement with minor tarnish and staining, crutch fork loose, some steel components with minor oxidation, movement dirty and would benefit from service.
ESTIMATE: $2000 - $3000
PRICE SOLD: $2000
CIRCA: 1880
DIMENSIONS: 92in x 25in x 14in

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