late 18th century, brass and silvered dial with musical works, hood with gilt figural finials, set in a finely carved and inlaid bombe case, gilt bronze lenticle, claw and ball feet, with pendulum three associated brass weights, 107 x 24 x 13 in.
Provenance: Gift from Delancey Thorn Grant, New York, NY., 1990; Property from the Brooklyn Museum
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Gift from Delancey Thorn Grant, New York, NY., 1990; Property from the Brooklyn Museum
works not tested, presents well and in generally good condition, typical losses and distress to open fretwork on bonnet including puncture at proper left side, some losses at back of bonnet typical veneer crack separations and repairs especially to bombe base, bottom board replaced and feet reset with associated repairs and blocking, original saddleboard, typical paint wear and tarnish to dial
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