A French Tortoise Shell Carriage Clock
A French Tortoise Shell Carriage Clock
Circa 1870s
eight-day movement, with key.
Height 12 1/2 x width 8 7/8 x depth 5 3/4 inches.
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
In overall fine and stable condition, with some small (< 1 inch) cracks to the shell throughout. Small split to shell back, along with some dings/unevenness to upper left of clock face.
Time can be set, but clock may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Hindman does not warranty the current or future working of the timepiece.
Provenance:
Purchased by consignor from the Benkendorf Collection, Chicago.
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A French Tortoise Shell Carriage Clock
Circa 1870s
eight-day movement, with key.
Height 12 1/2 x width 8 7/8 x depth 5 3/4 inches.
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
In overall fine and stable condition, with some small (< 1 inch) cracks to the shell throughout. Small split to shell back, along with some dings/unevenness to upper left of clock face.
Time can be set, but clock may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Hindman does not warranty the current or future working of the timepiece.
Provenance:
Purchased by consignor from the Benkendorf Collection, Chicago.
