Lot 836
An early 20th century French tortoiseshell effect mantel clock, retailed by Elkington & Co....
Tuesday 26 March 2013 | 10:00 | Lots: 589
Lot 836
An early 20th century French tortoiseshell effect mantel clock, retailed by Elkington & Co....
Lot 836
Lot Description
An early 20th century French tortoiseshell effect mantel clock, retailed by Elkington & Co. Ltd., Glasgow, the 4.75" cream enamelled dial with segmented Roman hours and Arabic minutes framing retailers inscription and 'Made in Paris', the two-train movement also stamped as above and numbered 1229 72, half hour striking on a coiled gong, the waisted shaped case with gilt metal foliate surmount, edging and supports, 21 " (53cm) high, with pendulum and winder
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Dial good but no glass to bezel. Movement appears sound but is untested. Original numbered pendulum. General cracking and flaking to tortoiseshell effect, including 2 - 3" loss to plastic like coating to lower part of one side. Burn mark or scar to opposite side. Cracks to surmount. Crack to front.
Fellows do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any clocks sold.
Please note:
Due to the size and vulnerability of the items in our Antiques & Fine Art auctions we are unable to post out these items "in house". We do, however recommend a selection of packaging and shipping companies.
For national and international deliveries, we suggest:
IJK Couriers
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