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Wed, May 19, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 354

Continental Baroque Inlaid Tall Case Clock

Estimate: $600 - $900

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
18th century, dial signed "A.V. Klmer", arched brass dial with painted chapter ring, seconds sweep and date aperture, eight day brass movement, in a waisted inlaid case with inset brass mounted quarter columns, bookmatched veneers with lightwood inlays, 91-1/2 x 21 x 9-1/2 in. - Provenance: Private Collection, Kingsport, Tennessee

Condition

dial with repainting and scattered chips, saddle board likely replaced, case with shrinkage cracks, scattered veneer and molding losses, lacking bottom board, typical veneer distress to glazed door surround, other possible modifications to hood, weights with later gold paint, weights replacements (old paint cans filled with shot and spray painted gold)