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Emporium Auction - July 13, 2023

Thu, Jul 13, 2023 09:00AM EDT
  • Collections of the Darsie-Thomson Families, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Lot 231

Hall, Nicoll & Granberry Gilt Bronze Mounted Mantel Clock

Estimate: $200 - $400

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/Continental, early 20th century, enameled and painted dial with Roman numerals marked "Hall Nicol/& Granberry", set in white metal case with elephant mask side handles, gilt bronze mounts, painted chinoiserie motifs, urn finial, hinged door opening to works, works with stamped marks for Japy Freres, shaped base with velvet top liner, set on carved wood base, with pendulum, 19 x 11-1/2 x 9 in.

Condition

not tested for functionality, scattered scratches and areas of discoloration, minor losses to gilding, wood base with light wear and abrasions, lacking winder key

Property from the Thomson House, 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, built by Thomas Chalmers Darsie; by descent to Anne Darsie Thomson then to Robert Thomson; Gifted 2014 to Chatham University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania