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Lot 53

AN ANTIQUE CHINESE EXPORT NACRE-INLAID ROSEWOOD-CASED MANTEL CLOCK
1840s

The double fusee two-train movement with duplex platform escapement quarter-striking on eight bells, the black and white-japanned Roman numeral dial within applied gilt relief spandrels in Chinese manner in an upright case with shaped top above a glazed door to the front, glazed sides, and a fretwork door to the back enclosing the decoratively engraved brass backplate, the front of the case inlaid with nacre in trailing foliate designs, with brass finials and ball feet
59.5cm high, 36cm wide, 20cm deep

Estimate $1,600 - $2,400

Sold for $3,000

The case:
Various losses and repairs, most notably losses and cracks to case, one break and scratches to glass door inset, two finials lacking, back door lacking glass inset

The movement:
Appears to be complete, currently not working but not recently serviced or timed.
Requires maintenance, evidence of rust throughout the movement- not recently wound
Rear wind, rear set, cross over chime movement (strikes only on the hour, and chimes on quarter hours)
Door key and winder present but rusted



The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to seek further information or request additional images during our pre-sale period where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Please note condition reports can be amended during the pre-sale period, so we strongly suggest any interested bidders check the published condition report available on the website before the auction commences. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.

Decorative Arts

AUCTION
Sale: LJ8805
4:00pm - 30 March 2026
Hawthorn

VIEWING
Fri 27 - Sun 29 March, 11am - 5pm
2 Oxley Rd, Hawthorn, VIC

CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
decorativearts@leonardjoel.com.au


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