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Description:
George Nelson Grandfather Clock, c. 1958, Howard Miller Clock Co., no. 2256, walnut case with turret-shaped hood above the circular silvered Arabic numeral dial, tufted velvet backing, resting on lacquered brass legs, eight-day pull-up movement, marked in part Howard Miller Clock Comp. No Jewels Unadjusted Made in Germany, hour and half-hour bim-bam striking on gongs, ht. 68 in.
Estimate $400-600
lacking finials, damage and lifting to rear of hood, small tear to lower section of velvet,
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Keywords
Howard Miller Clock Co., Howard Miller Clock Comp, GermanyStephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Jonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
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