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Mahogany and Marquetry Tall Case Clock, John Bell Kirby, 19th Century

Item Details

The bonnet, case, and movement are all possibly associated. The hand-painted, arched dial with a date aperture near the center. It comes with an old, if not original, pendulum as well as two winding keys (one contemporary).

Type Grandfather Clock
Brand John Bell Kirby
Materials Mahogany, Brass
Operation Wind Up, Pendulum
Working Condition Untested. Timekeeping accuracy is not guaranteed.
Key Included Yes
Marks Maker’s Mark
  • Please note, this is an item that may be especially difficult to move and/or transport. The winner is responsible for bringing appropriate assistance, vehicle, proper materials, and any necessary tools to pickup. International shipping may be restricted.

Condition

- to fair; overall with various scratches, dents, marks, chips, cracks, and abrasions consistent with age and use; structurally stable; the bonnet, case, and movement are all possibly associated; metal dial with crazing, marks, and chips to painted surface; some oxidation to verso; case and bonnet with scattered veneer cracks, chips/losses, and repairs; top of bonnet replaced and with a couple of contemporary glue blocks below it; brass ball-and-spire finials possibly associated; backboard behind bonnet is broken and has been reinforced with a couple secondary boards; waist door missing escutcheon; base with some shrinkage cracks to front and sides; other possible repairs/restorations.

Dimensions

22.5" W x 94.0" H x 10.75" D

Item #

18DCC747-408

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