04-29-201604-29-2016
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
April 29, 2016 10:00 AMCalender
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Elaborately Carved and Marquetry Inlaid Chime Clock

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$1,845$1,500
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2890MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: April 29, 2016 10:00AM

Description:

Elaborately Carved and Marquetry Inlaid Chime Clock, Germany, late 19th century, scroll-top hood with floral marquetry above the carved griffin-form columns flanking the painted Arabic numeral dial with moon's age in arch, full-length carved buttresses at the back, serpentine-shaped marquetry waist door flanked by flat reeded columns, base panel with similar decoration, resting on a fully carved scroll-foot base, eight-day time and quarter-chiming movement, ht. 108 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

Lacking tubular bells, tubular bell frame, pendulum and three weights, total overhaul needed on movement, elements need re-gluing.


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Germany