Lot 162
  • 162

Edward F. Caldwell & Co A large Siena marble, gilt and patinated bronze mantel clock New York, early 20th century

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Edward F. Caldwell & Co
  • marble, bronze
  • height 19 1/2 in.; width 19 1/2 in.; depth 8 in.
  • 49.5 cm; 49.5 cm; 20.5 cm
stamped E. F. Caldwell & Co. Inc. New York, the marble dial with gilt bronze Roman numerals, the single train movement numbered 73 three times 

Literature

See The E. F. Caldwell & Co. Collection at the Cooper-Hewitt Museum Library, Smithsonian Institution Libraries, for a period photographic record of a related model numbered A029403

Condition

Marble base with some minutre chips to corners. Patinated bronze with surface dirt and some rubbing, particularly to thighs of male figures. Gilt bronze with surface dirt and oxidation. Lacking key and pendulum. Please note that the movement has not been checked for functionality. However, the movement is complete and may be put into a working state by a professional horologist.
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