DESCRIPTION:
Swiss, probably Interlaken area, Black Forest style carved wooden cartel clock, with grapes, pomegranate and plums amid leaves and with birds at top, fitted with a French, Vincenti 8-day time and bell strike movement.
CONDITION:
a well carved case. A leaf on the bottom right side has a couple of small pieces broken off. Another side leaf has tip broken off. There are also a couple of repairs. Large bird on the left has upper part of its beak broken off. One of the top leaves has a small piece broken off. Hands are missing. Hook for the pendulum needs to be soldered to affect a repair. Mov't with unusual anchor trademark. Ht. 16
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$375
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