10-01-201010-02-2010
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2519BBoston
October 1, 2010 06:00 PMCalender
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American Eastlake Carved Oak Mantel Clock

Sell one like this
$711$600
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2519BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 02, 2010 10:00AM

Description:

American Eastlake Carved Oak Mantel Clock, late 19th century, with three-train movement chiming on a coiled gong, the silvered dial marked "G. Dimmer, (late E & E Emanuel) 101 High Street, Portsmouth," the oak case with curved top with chip-carved cornice door carved with patera, front panel with running ivory vine, ht. 19 1/2, wd. 14 1/4, dp. 9 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

Glass missing from door; steel face with vertical streaking/staining and heavy corrosion to both hands; metal dampening grill to back pushed in and warped; nest of bells loose and the strike mechanism is stuck on the "on" position; case with age typical minor defects and discoloration.

Keywords

Portsmouth, metal dampening grill, steel face