Lot 184
An Impressive Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Tall Case Regulator Clock
Sale 993 - American Furniture, Folk & Decorative Arts
Lots 1-335
Mar 10, 2022 5:00AM ET
Lots 336-681
Mar 11, 2022 5:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
Estimate
$30,000 - $50,000

Sold for $50,000

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
An Impressive Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Tall Case Regulator Clock
Possibly George Jones, New York, Manufactured for J.S. Townsend of Chicago, Illinois, Circa 1880
Height 126 inches.
Property from the Collection of John D. Potter, Rensselaer, Indiana

Provenance:
Dr. Moses B. Alter and Floy Gertrude (Peacock) Alter, to their daughter;
Gertrude (Alter) Kannal and her husband Harvey Kannal, to their daughter;
Gwendolyn (Kannal) Meyers and her husband Floyd Meyers, to their daughter;
Gwen (Meyers) Potter and her husband John Douglas Potter, Rennselaer, Indiana, to their son, the present owner. 
Condition Report
In overall fine and stable condition.  The clock takes a wind and runs, though we are unsure as to the accuracy of the movement.  The current owners have kept up with it though and it has been functioning for years.  Appears to retain the original winding key, weight, pendulum, case key, glass panels, hinges, etc.   The case showing wear, discoloration, scuffs, marks and scratches consistent with age, use and handling.  The face shows scratches and wear consistent with use.  By all accounts given by the consignor and family, the clock is all original.  There is no signs that anything is associated or replaced on this clock. 

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