Single Owner Auction - The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr. of Newnan, Georgia
Sat, Sep 12, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 125
Rare Edmund Currier Parcel Gilt Lyre Wall Clock
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
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 |
Salem, Massachusetts, circa 1830, lyre form mahogany case with molded parcel gilt cover centering an eglomise panel, lower hinged door with eglomise panel inscribed "E. Currier Salem", white painted dial with Roman numerals, reverse of dial with indistinct scratched number or initials, carved gilt eagle finial and drop pediment, 39-1/2 x 11 in.Note: Edmund Currier (1793-1853) originally trained in Hopkinsville, New Hampshireÿand moved to Salem, Massachusetts in 1825, where he established his business as a clockmaker.ÿ This clock likely dates prior to 1831 since Currier went into business with George Foster from 1831 to 1835 and clocks from this period are signed "Currier & Foster".ÿPlease see Christie's, New York, Sale 2821, February 19-20, 2014, lot 496 for a similar example signed "E Currier Salem".; Provenance: Sotheby's Parke Bernet, New York, Sale 4004, June 9,10, 1977, purchased for $3,500 (accompanied by catalog page); The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr., Newnan, Georgia
areas of regilding, repairs to frame and eagle finial, interior tape backing to large eglomise panel, later wire support to interior, minor wear to dial, accompanied by original photographs documenting clock before restoration and conservation treatment report, report also indicates that repairs and cleaning of the movement were completed by a clock restorer
Condition
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