C.1840, English, S. J. Bibby, Carnarvon [Wales], 2-Wt, 8-day tall case with animated dial, a monkey swinging from tree to tree to avoid a lion with "blinking eyes", in a wide mahogany case typical of the North country in England. — Antique Clocks Price Guide

Name: C.1840, English, S. J. Bibby, Carnarvon [Wales], 2-Wt, 8-day tall case with animated dial, a monkey swinging from tree to tree to avoid a lion with "blinking eyes", in a wide mahogany case typical of the North country in England.
Brand: Bibby, SJ
Price: 1200 USD
Availability: Discontinued

Longcase Bibby, SJ England auction

Price Record

Sale date May 8, 2009

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Maker Bibby, SJ
Type Longcase
Country England
Price type auction
Date May 8, 2009
Source R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts

Description

Condition: the dial has been repainted, with spandrel areas showing an elephant, hyena, lion and lioness, with a relieved area in the arch displaying the money, attached to an extension wire from the verge. The plinth has 2 dry splits and there are some small veneer chips here and there, but overall in good condition with original finish. Ht 93"

Record courtesy of R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts