$7,500
Marquetry-inlaid London Longcase Clock, J. Higginson, London, 17th/18th century, the marquetry sarcophagus top with blind fret above the square glazed door with engaged columns over the 12-in. composite brass roman numeral dial signed along the lower edge of the silvered chapter ring "J****Higginson/London, half-quarter, quarter, and half-hour markings inside the chapter ring, the matted center with ringed winding and seconds holes, recessed date dial and seconds chapter in arabic numerals, pierced blued-steel hands, cast brass spandrels and herringbone engraving along the edge, the rectangular waist door with brass ringed lenticle and elaborate marquetry throughout to the base resting on a double-stage base molding, eight-day, brass, five-ringed movement with recoil escapement, count-wheel strike, all powered by two iron weights and regulated by a seconds beating pendulum, ht. 100 in. Estimate $4,000-6,000 some half round edge molding off but present, central hood plinth and finial off but present, hood and case have shrunk and are not sitting straight/flush/correct, base marquetry spliting, one piece of dial matt off but present, upper hinge of hood door needs repair. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2020-10-19
