04-25-201504-25-2015
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
April 25, 2015 10:00 AMCalender
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Lenzkirch White Marble Mantel Clock

Sell one like this
$369$300
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2804MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: April 25, 2015 10:00AM

Description:

Lenzkirch White Marble Mantel Clock, Germany, c. 1880, the white marble case with cast brass latticework across the facade with two cartouches featuring musical themes flanking the porcelain Arabic numeral dial signed by retailer Franz Hiess & Sonne/Wien, the time-only movement marked in part Lenzkirch and the serial number 792675, brass bead work highlights the molding edges while "Love Conquers All" is depicted by a Cupid with bow riding a lioness at the top, wd. 15 1/2, dp. 6, ht. 16 in.
Estimate $600-800


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Keywords

Germany, Franz Hiess, Love Conquers All