23rd Mar, 2019 10:00 GMT/BST

Spring Fine Art Sale (Part II)

 
  Lot 644
 

644

A Mahogany Eight Day Longcase Clock, signed Joseph Smith, Chester, circa 1780, swan neck...

A Mahogany Eight Day Longcase Clock, signed Joseph Smith, Chester, circa 1780, swan neck pediment with carved flower head capitals, gilt painted scroll decorated eglomise glass panels, Corinthian capped fluted columns, well figured trunk door flanked by inset fluted pilasters, pierced and blind fret borders, 13-1/4-inch arch brass dial, dial centre engraved with a flower basket and scroll decorated, seconds dial, date aperture, arch with a moon disc and signed above on an arched plaque, four pillar movement with an anchor escapement and rack striking on a bell, 247cm high see illustration

Sold for £1,700
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500


 

20.12.18, The hood with some pieces of wood missing in parts and chips to the edges, front glass panels with blue paint to the reverse side is missing in parts, case with dents and scratches in parts, trunk door is bowed to the topside and slightly stained in parts, later skirting and later feet, skirting with chips, metal mounts are discoloured, case side cheeks have been cut down, later seatboard, later hands, dial and movement are dirty.

 


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Auction: Spring Fine Art Sale (Part II), 23rd Mar, 2019

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