Sold for $1,260

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium

Lot Description

A Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze and Tortoiseshell Veneered Mantel Clock

Retailed by Tiffany and Co., Second Half 19th Century

the enamel dial and works both marked Tiffany and Co.
Height 22 3/4 x width 13 1/2 x depth 5 inches.

This lot is located in Chicago.

Sold on Behalf of Lake County Free Mason Lodge 42

Condition Report

In overall stable, usable condition. The case with a cracking to tortoishell veneer and a few scattered chips and loses, mostly concentrated to cornice. The right side of cornice bent slightly but rests in peg-holes of body. One finial on top broken off but retained. The works appear intact, clock takes a wine and appears to run and strike on the half and full-hour. The interior of door with a label stating the clock was last serviced on August, 2021 by Rich Gilbert of Classic Restorations Ltd., Oconomowoc, WI. Additional images available upon request.

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