DESCRIPTION:
SEE SPECIAL SHIPPING NOTE at end of description. Clock - French, fabulous mid-19th century palace-size brass ball form mantle clock with time and strike and matching separate base, two large detailed and sculpted brass winged cherubs above two reclining women playing a game of pick up sticks, case inset with polished malachite, dial with applied Roman numeral indices, clock measures approximately 30 inches wide x 20 inches tall x 9 inches deep and weighs approximately 60 pounds, would make an excellent addition to a mantle or for the person who loves waking up to the sound of a bell. NOTE: Large lots not brought to auction location, preview available by appointment at our offices until Friday, October 29, 2021. No in-house shipping available. Arranging shipping of this property is the responsibility of the buyer. Buyer may work with any independent shipper or Jones & Horan can recommend one. Buyer will need to complete the Authorized Release Form found on Jones & Horan's website. Property will remain at Jones & Horan until picked up by the buyer or someone authorized by the buyer.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, clock will strike half hours reliably but will not always strike on the hour, recommend a clockmaker's overhaul, excellent movement condition with several oil spots, case with several areas having lost their gilt finish with the underlying brass showing, side portions of inset malachite have been cracked and repaired at some point. Please see description regarding shipping of this lot.
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$4000
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