Lot 930A
The silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals and arcaded Arabic seconds, on a brass ground, with a subsidiary seconds dial and calendar, anchor escapement, striking on one bell, the body with figurative and landscape scenes amidst trellis borders, 222.5cm high
Estimate $6,000 - $8,000
Sourced from a private Melbourne estate and was well kept by its previous owner
The movement has been restored at some point and is currently ticking over and striking on one bell on the hour, but a full service and timing on purchase is recommended
Has a key to the case, but no winder
The case has isolated old worm holes in places, however there is no active wood worm
Wear and losses to the painted decoration throughout, consistent with age and use
Vertical split to the back board and clusters of drill holes to the back board
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Asian Art, Classic Furniture & Objects
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8143
11:00am - 16 October 2016
Melbourne (Simulcast in Sydney)
VIEWING
Viewing - Melbourne & Sydney
12 October 9am-8pm
13-14 October 10am-4pm
15 October 10am-5pm
All lots viewed exclusively in our Sydney office are marked "On View in Sydney", with the remainder on view in Melbourne
CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
chiara.curcio@leonardjoel.com.au
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