01-12-201701-13-2017
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2975BBoston
January 12, 2017 04:00 PMCalender
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Gabriel Leekey Mahogany Longcase Clock

Sell one like this
$523$425
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2975BLocation: BostonDate / Time: January 13, 2017 10:00AM

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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