Sold for:
$4,503
$4,503
John Smith Mahogany Longcase Clock, Chester, England, c. 1785, the elaborately carved case with conforming cornice hood, stop-fluted free standing columns flanking the arched and glazed hood door over the composite brass dial signed in the arch John Smith Chester , silvered chapter ring and Roman numerals, engraved center and cast brass spandrels, serpentine shaped waist door flanked by stop-fluted quarter columns, raised panel base and chamfered corners, original ogee feet and blocking accompany the lot, ht. 96 in. Case needs re-gluing in the base section, minor veneer lifting on select surfaces, period weights, pendulum, movement needs overhaul.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2011-07-16
