Lot 80
  • 80

A George III Revival inlaid mahogany, satinwood, harewood and faux tortoiseshell table timepiece circa 1890

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description

  • mahogany, harewood, satinwood, faux tortoiseshell
  • height 18 1/2 in.
  • 47 cm
The circular white enamel dial with Arabic numerals and surmounted by a brass finial raised on a concave form neck centered by an oval reserve continuing to a demi-lune top with four brass finials above four fluted columns with Tuscan capitals raised on a conforming stepped base inlaid with a radiating chequerboard tiles. The movement numbered 25373 and initialed I F.

Provenance

Apter Fredericks London, 2003

Condition

Overall in good condition; barrel is slightly loose with minor pitting and wear to brass barrel and to brass finials.
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