DESCRIPTION:
F. Kroeber, New York, "China Set No.31" porcelain group with 8 day time & strike clock and two "Vase No.3", c1898
CONDITION:
this very set is pictured on page 377 of Ly's Kroeber book, and is just as you would hope to find it. The porcelain has no chips, cracks or losses, just the fine old craquelure, and the metal castings have an old soft patina. The paper dial has darkened behind the pierced brass mask. The clean movement ticks and strikes. Clock Ht 17"
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$2000
PRICE SOLD:
$280
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