Description:
Gabriel Leekey Mahogany Longcase Clock, late 18th/early 19th century, arch-top case with free-standing fluted columns flanking the composite brass dial with strike/silent in arch and name boss in center reading as above, silvered roman numeral chapter ring, applied cast spandrels, tombstone shaped waist door, all resting on a stepped molded base, eight-day, time, and hour strike mechanism, regulated by a strap-brass pendulum rod, and two brass-cased weights, ht. 91 in. to top of finial.
Estimate $800-1,200
lacking one hood plinth, rear hood quarter column off but present
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Keywords
Gabriel LeekeyStuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.