Description
as-found. This clock has had some problematic restoration: the gong assembly is absent the rear of the movement, so someone has mounted a mantle clock gong in the top of the case (see detail images). The case is old, but the back board has been re-veneered, and there is no beat scale. The original porcelain dial has been replaced with another one a little later that is celluloid. The small lift pin for the strike is broken away; balance of movement is complete. Best part is the etched dial center, weights and pendulum. Bottom baroque carving has 1" tip broken away; case refinished. If all original, we would have expected this to bring $2000. Height 49"
Record courtesy of R.O. Schmitt Fine Arts