Sunday, November 14, 2021
LOT #55

Viennese Silver and Enamel Hand Painted Tower Clock

Having an arched dome with figural finial, above circular clock dials and a series of rectangular panels flanked by columns on a square base with bracket feet; decorated overall in scenes from the myth of Perseus

Estimate: $15,000 - $20,000

Hammer Price: $16,000

Provenance: Collection of Lucy and Stanley Lopata, St. Louis, Missouri; thence by descent

Dimensions: Height: 20 1/2 inches, Width: 8 1/2 inches, Depth: 8 1/2 inches

Condition: Good, two soldiers missing at the top; three panels at the top having areas of impact where enamel was lost; a panel at the top having heavy paint loss on the bottom edge; all four clock faces missing the hands; larger center panels having light crazing and scratching; two soldiers missing their spears; enamel columns having areas of paint loss; enamel on metal having areas of paint loss throughout; two figures on the bottom edges loose; one column having loose pieces; clock not tested, no keys

Disclaimers: we cannot guarantee the operation, accuracy or longevity; not checked for replaced parts; sections of panels covered by silver have not been examined and we cannot guarantee they are not damaged

Shipping: Quote Shipping

Sales Tax: Kansas (6.500%), New Jersey (6.625%), Pennsylvania (6.000%), Washington (10.500%)

Approximate Sale Time: Kansas (6.500%), New Jersey (6.625%), Pennsylvania (6.000%), Washington (10.500%)

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