A George III Parcel Gilt and Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Decorated Tall Case Clock
Sale 797 - Fine Furniture, Decorative Arts and Silver
Oct 13, 2020
9:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$1,500 -
$2,500
Sold for $5,000
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
A George III Parcel Gilt and Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Decorated Tall Case Clock
Samuel Stephens, London, Circa 1770
Height 99 1/2 x width 21 x depth 10 inches.
Condition Report
The movement winds and strikes when the hands are advanced, but does not seem to tick properly. With two weights, pendulum, winding crank and key for case. Unsure if the movement is original to the case, but the shoulders of the case do not seem to have been altered to accommodate a different movement. The weights are iron/lead, not brass-covered. The pendulum has a brass bob. The dial in good condition but with some chips in the enamel of the numerals. The case overall in good, attractive condition with minor touch-ups, scratches, small chips and small losses to the painted decoration. Missing section of molding at bottom of case door. Brass finials show age but may not be original.
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