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Live Auction

Day 2: Fine Art & Decorative Works

Sat, May 16, 2015 09:00AM EDT - Mon, May 18, 2015 09:00AM EDT
Lot 571

Regency Mahogany Tall Case Clock

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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
dial signed "John Hunter Bridlington", early 19th century, the arched dial with rocking swan movement, seconds hand, eight-day brass works, spandrels painted with castle ruins, case with spiral quarter columns with brass capitals, with weights and pendulum, 80-1/2 x 20 x 10-1/3 in., extensive retouch and regilding to dial, swan figure resoldered to rod, case door warped and with small loss at lock catch, scattered veneer losses including at edges of box base, feet replaced, other scattered wear and flaws. Provenance: Property of Ronald and Cheryl Howard sold to benefit the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association

Condition

extensive retouch and regilding to dial, swan figure resoldered to rod, case door warped and with small loss at lock catch, scattered veneer losses including at edges of box base, feet replaced, other scattered wear and flaws