Lot 61
19TH CENTURY
Wood case with silvered fretted panels to base, dial surround and dial centre, all with gilded backing plates. Singing bird is mounted on top of case in a wooden arch. Three train, brass plate movement striking on gong. Singing bird is manually operated by a pull rod through side of case.
74 cm height, 37 cm width, 24 cm depth
Estimate $6,000 - $8,000
in working order, not recently serviced or timed, however would benefit from a full service. Shutters working, bird moth eaten and balding in areas. Minor loss to fret on left side. Chips to case overall. Dial worn
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The Hose Collection
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8255
6:30pm - 25 June 2018
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
Wednesday 20 June, 12pm-8pm
Thursday 21 June, 10am-4pm
Friday 22 June, 10am-4pm
Saturday 23 June, 10am-4pm
Sunday 24 June, 10am-4pm
CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
chiara.curcio@leonardjoel.com.au
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