Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Emporium Auction - July 13, 2023

Thu, Jul 13, 2023 09:00AM EDT
  • Collections of the Darsie-Thomson Families, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Lot 219

J. Unghans Mahogany Chiming 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

German, 19th century, carved, tiered, and arched case, two rounded feet, metal clock face with silver tone chapter rings atop gold tone scroll and foliate incised design, hinged door with glass pane, hinged door on back opening to works stamped "Unghans J/714/D.R.P.a/Germany", with winding key and pendulum, 17-1/8 x 11-7/8 x 7-5/8 in. 

Condition

not tested for functionality, back door with glue in seam of panel, some rubbing, cracking, and bumped edges to wood, one hole for winding key missing lining ring

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