Lot 100
CIRCA 1870
The polished steel dials set within a glazed door, within a case of architectural form, gilt metal mounted and decorated throughout with Chinese scenes and other decoration on a simulated tortoiseshell ground. Anchor escapement, triple fusee, chiming quarters on eight bells, hour striking on gong, with an engraved back plate.
72cm high, 48cm wide, 33cm deep
Estimate $7,000 - $9,000
Small losses to gilding in places, small cracks visible to case, some repaired. The interior of the case shows a small repair to one side of one fret.
Wear overall consistent with age and use.
Please note the clock has not been recently serviced or timed and is sold as is, with no guarantee of working condition.
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 inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice.
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.
Sotheby's Australia, 27th May 2009, lot 182
A Connoisseur's Collection, East Melbourne
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8418
12:00pm - 4 July 2021
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
Auction location: Leonard Joel Melbourne, 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra
CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
decorativearts@leonardjoel.com.au
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