Lot 367
  • 367

A large German walnut sculptural mantel clock garniture, ED. BINDER & Co. Third quarter 19th century

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description

  • Clock: 95cm. high, vases: 57cm. high.
12.5-cm silvered and engraved dial with Roman numerals, brass plated anchor movement, with rack quarter striking on two gongs, elaborated carved walnut case surmounted by two stags on a rockwork ground with further leaves and two pheasants below, signed on metal plate to the reverse with ED. BINDER & Co., together with two matching cut-glass mounted vases

Condition

dial tarnished, hands also tarnished, but OK. Movement very dirty, needs cleaning, but able to function. The case of good quality and condition, only the andlers from the stags restored. Vases in similar condition, but a bit pale. Traces of old woodworm
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