Italian Rococo tall case clock, Vendramin
An Italian Rococo parcel gilt, green painted and polychrome Chinoiserie decorated tall case clock
Pietro Vendramin, Padua
1760
The circular silvered dial with Roman hours and Arabic minutes inscribed Pietro Vendramin / Fece in Padoua / Nel MDCCLX with subsidiary seconds and alarm dials, the twin train movement striking on a bell.
height 90 1/2in (230cm); width 18in (46cm); depth 10in (25.5cm)
Provenance:
Property from the Collection of Daniel Hornbeck, Los Angeles, California.
Condition Report: With pendulum and weight. The case redecorated. Surface decoration darkened, rubbed and with scattered losses revealing white gesso and bare wood in areas. Dial scuffed, oxidized and dirty. Some embellishment to engraving. Last numeral in date (L) later incised. Working condition unknown and not guaranteed.
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An Italian Rococo parcel gilt, green painted and polychrome Chinoiserie decorated tall case clock
Pietro Vendramin, Padua
1760
The circular silvered dial with Roman hours and Arabic minutes inscribed Pietro Vendramin / Fece in Padoua / Nel MDCCLX with subsidiary seconds and alarm dials, the twin train movement striking on a bell.
height 90 1/2in (230cm); width 18in (46cm); depth 10in (25.5cm)
Provenance:
Property from the Collection of Daniel Hornbeck, Los Angeles, California.
Condition Report: With pendulum and weight. The case redecorated. Surface decoration darkened, rubbed and with scattered losses revealing white gesso and bare wood in areas. Dial scuffed, oxidized and dirty. Some embellishment to engraving. Last numeral in date (L) later incised. Working condition unknown and not guaranteed.