Emporium Auction
Fri, Feb 7, 2020 09:00AM EST
Lot 246
Georgian Painted, Gilt Papier Mache Mantel Clock
Estimate: $400 - $600
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 |
British, 19th century, label to door interior reads "Strickland, Japanner and Transparent Painter to their Royal Highness the Prince of Wales... London" with the royal coat of arms, kidney shaped case clock on bracket feet, decorated with braided border and depictions of floral swags, garland, and hunt trophies, brass urn finial, porcelain dial with Roman numerals and Arabic numerals at the quarter mark, hinged door reveals clock mechanism, with pendulum, 21 in.
scattered chips throughout (especially to feet and edges), repairs to back waisted section, minor abrasions and paint loss throughout (especially to clock interior), paint and gilt retouch, hairlines radiating out around inset clock face,˜ feet possibly not original, missing winder key, finial slightly loose, works remounted and possibly removed, not tested, other surface wear and abrasions consistent with age and use˜˜˜
Condition
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