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Premier Catalog Auction Day 2

Fri, Jul 13, 2018 09:00AM EDT
Lot 829

Georgian Figured Mahogany Tall Case Clock

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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probably Scottish, 19th century, with finely painted dial depicting the four seasons, inspired by poet Robert Burns, and inscribed "the muse finding Burns at the plow", seconds and date dials, eight day brass movement, pendulum, two weights and winder, waisted case with figured mahogany veneers, 87 x 19-1/2 x 9 in.

Condition

case generally good with surface wear and abrasions, especially at moldings, some scattered cracks and minor veneer repairs, probable restoration to carved pediment, period saddle board (works and case appear to be a good match), dial paint generally good with scattered crackle and some re-touch (gilding likely restored), some areas of discoloration, restorations to bottom board, other typical warping and flaws

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