Furniture, Works of Art and Clocks - 11th April 2018
Lot 6
An early 19th century Portuguese painted chestnut longcase clock
Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £750
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Description
An early 19th century Portuguese painted chestnut longcase clock, the eight day birdcage movement striking on a bell, with an arched enamelled and brass dial, with Roman numerals and inscribed 'Jeremie Girod Porto e Coruna', the arch repousse decorated with exotic birds, the case carved with an urn of flowers and leaves above a mask, 233.2cm high.
Provenance: The collection of the late Geoffrey Harley, Pickwick End, Corsham.