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18th Century Chippendale Tall Case Clock with Rocking Ship Automaton

$8,900.00

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IRISH TALL-CASE CLOCK BY WILLIAM HERON Late 18th Century Mahogany case, the bonnet with a scrolled broken arch pediment and the trunk with quarter columns. Rocking ship movement in lunette. Dial marked "William Heron Newtown-Ards". Works original to case and are being cleaned by our clock man and are fully functioning. Notes: "Rocking Ship" clock mechanisms employ a simple yet charming automaton. The painted ship rocks on the waves with every swing of the pendulum giving the tall case clock a wonderful presence, highly sought after by clock collectors and those who love the ocean. William Heron was active in Newtownards in the North of Ireland from 1778-1795. He later took up shop in Liverpool between 1795 and 1800.
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Height: 89.5 in (227.33 cm) Width: 21.5 in (54.61 cm) Depth: 10.5 in (26.67 cm) Style: Chippendale (Of the Period) Materials and Techniques: Brass,Iron,Mahogany Place of Origin: Ireland, Northern Period: Late 18th Century Date of Manufacture: 1778-1795 Condition: Good Repaired: Very minor case restoration. All original case to works. --works being cleaned by our profession clock person and are fully functioning. Wear consistent with age and use.

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Early 19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Parcel Gilt Wooden Wall Clock

$3,400.00

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Rare form of a double-headed Hapsburg Eagle wall clock. Early 19th century with a chic black painted swag. Can always be fitted with a modern clock work. Dial and gilding original
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Height: 26.5 in. (67.31 cm) Width: 16 in. (40.64 cm) Depth: 6 in. (15.24 cm) Style: Neoclassical (Of the Period) Materials and Techniques: Giltwood Place of Origin: Austria Period: Early 19th Century Date of Manufacture: 1820 Condition Fair Additions or alterations made to the original: Original gilding but swag painted a chic black at later date. Replacements made: no works, holes in dial plugged. Minor losses. Seller Location Essex, MA

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Fine Inlaid George III Longcase Clock with Automaton Movement, circa 1780

$12,800.00

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Exquisitely inlaid Georgian period 18th century longcase or grandfather clock. Original boxwood and satinwood inlay in late Georgian neoclassical design Clock boasts an elaborate Georgian brass face with cornered four seasons Rare automaton of drunken man on barrel of wine, quite charming.
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Height: 97 in. (246.38 cm) Width: 19 in. (48.26 cm) Depth: 11 in. (27.94 cm) Style: George III (Of the Period) Materials and Techniques: Mahogany, Marquetry, Satinwood, Inlay, Boxwood Place of Origin: England Period: Late 18th Century Date of Manufacture: 1780 Condition Excellent Wear consistent with age and use. Clock Works are clean and working. Seller Location Essex, MA

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Period Neoclassical Early 19th Century Carved Giltwood Mantel Clock, Vienna

$8,500.00

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Large Johann Sachs Austrian clock in large carved wood housing with figures, flanked by decorative flower filled urns, polychromed and gilt. Carved laurel wreath swags around the top and sides with fruit and berries, great details. A figure of Cupid and Psyche flanking an altar in front of a Carved Relief of Venus Holding a Dove. Neoclassical Period, Vienna. Dial reads, "Johann Sachs in Wien" (Master, 1765-1815) Measures 30.5" H x 19.75" L x 6 5/8" D.
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Creator Johann Sachs (Clockmaker)
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Height: 30.5 in. (77.47 cm) Width: 19.75 in. (50.17 cm) Depth: 6.5 in. (16.51 cm) Style: Neoclassical (Of the Period) Materials and Techniques: Carved, Giltwood Place of Origin: Austria Period: Early 19th Century Date of Manufacture: 1800 Condition Good Wear consistent with age and use. Seller Location Essex, MA

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