Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Mar 10, 2011

LOT 1

Chinese Mantle Clock No. 19 Unsigned, made in the People's Republic of China, No. 19. Made in the 1920s. Unusual, hour and half-hour striking gilt brass 8-day clock with decorative porcelain pillars.

USD 1,000 - 1,500

CHF 1,000 - 1,500 / EUR 750 - 1,000

Sold: USD 2,250

C. Gilt brass on porcelain decorated feet, hinged front and rear glass doors, glass sides to porcelain pillars and backdrop, mounted finials to the upper with raised urn on decorative base. D. White porcelain with a matching decoration, Roman numerals with outer Arabic numerals. Painted decorative hands. M. Gilt brass with going barrels, anchor escapement, pendulum decorated with scene of a ship, striking on a gong


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Grading System
Grade: B

Fair

Case: 5-12-16

Poor

Worn

Rusted

Movement: 4-29**

Fair

Lacking elements

Repair required, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original