Y A LATE VICTORIAN INLAID ROSEWOOD WATCHSTAND IN THE FORM OF A MINIATURE LONGCASE CLOCK

Y A LATE VICTORIAN INLAID ROSEWOOD WATCHSTAND IN THE FORM OF A MINIATURE LONGCASE CLOCKAnonymous, late 19th centuryThe arched pediment with fan inlay to tympanum over parquetry decorated moulded cornice and circular aperture within turned surround and further fan quadrant panels to hood, the trunk with concave throat above raised rectangular urn inlaid panel flanked by slender half columns, the rear with access door for the hood aperture, the plinth base with cavetto top moulding over oval fan cartouche to front and moulded skirt; with two other watch holders, 19th century, the first rosewood, of arched form and with single drawer to base, the second with circular panel over dished base, (3).The miniature clock case 42cm (16.5ins) high, 12.5cm (5ins) wide, 8.5cm (3.5ins) deep. Provenance: The Estate of Lawrance Hurst.Condition Report: The 'miniature longcase clock' is missing its throat moulding across the front as well as well and the left hand trunk pilaster capital. Otherwise is complete however the left hand cornice moulding and the slip above the base top moulding to the right hand side are currently detached. There is no trunk door key present. Faults are otherwise limited to minor bumps, scuffs and other age related wear and blemishes. The drawer-fronted stand has evidence of being decorated with two rosettes at each end of the arch which are no longer present (slight witness marks are visible). The drawer is missing its knob and the veneers to the fascia flanking each side of the drawer and along the lower rail have been repaired/replaced. Faults are otherwise limited to minor age related bumps, scuffs etc. The third stand is in sound original condition exhibiting age related wear only. Condition Report Disclaimer