Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Carved Mahogany "Harp-pattern" or Lyre Clock, first half 20th century, turned finial above the hinged brass bezel over the roman numeral painted iron dial, carved lyre-form midsection with reverse-painted black and gilt glass panel, lower box with half-round moldings, and similar decorated glass panel, eight-day brass timepiece movement. pendulum and iron weight, ht. 41 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,000
dial numeral enhanced
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Stephen 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
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
From early timekeeping devices to precision regulators, the Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments department covers centuries of invention and function with trusted appraisals and world-competitive auctions.