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Decorative Arts Auction

December 05, 2016

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LOT 226

Lot 226

Queen Anne Seaweed Marquetry and Burl Walnut Quarter Chiming Tall Case Clock, London, early 18th century

Queen Anne Seaweed Marquetry and Burl Walnut Quarter Chiming Tall Case Clock, London, early 18th century
Lot 226 Details
Queen Anne Seaweed Marquetry and Burl Walnut Quarter Chiming Tall Case Clock, London, early 18th century

the 12 inch square brass dial signed Peter Garon on the silvered chapter ring with secondary seconds ring and date aperture fronting a three train movement with dead beat escapement, inside countwheel striking a bell and chiming on a nest of 8 bells in an Arabesque inlaid case with ormolu mounted flat top hood, the door flanked by 3/4 columns, the trunk door with glazed pendulum aperture, all on block plinth
height 77.5" — 196.9 cm.

Estimate $10,000-$15,000

Realised: $8,400
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Queen Anne Seaweed Marquetry and Burl Walnut Quarter Chiming Tall Case Clock, London, early 18th century
  • Queen Anne Seaweed Marquetry and Burl Walnut Quarter Chiming Tall Case Clock, London, early 18th century
  • Queen Anne Seaweed Marquetry and Burl Walnut Quarter Chiming Tall Case Clock, London, early 18th century

CONDITION DETAILS

Movement clean and in good working order, although not guaranteed. Case in substantially good condition, with a few minor losses to inlay on plinth. Crack to trunk aperture glass. Seat board probably later.

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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