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19th c Chippendale grandfather clock, Seth Thomas

Late 19th Century Chippendale Revival grandfather clock, solid mahogany, “Seth Thomas”, heavy brass double weight movement, #769, coil chime, scrolled arched crest with leaf carved panels and shell, three turned finials, full standing fluted columns with ionic capitals on hood and waist, ribbon and shell carving on beveled glass door, shell carving on bevel paneled […]

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FRENCH TORTOISE SHELL AND ORMOLU WALL CLOCK.

FRENCH TORTOISE SHELL AND ORMOLU WALL CLOCK. Height: 15,5″ Condition: Overall condition is good. Sustains no evidence of damage, loss or repair. Tortoise shell veneer sustains overall craquelure. Ormolu mountings sustain no warping, only dirt and some discoloration. Face in good condition. Some dirt accumulation to glass, as expected with age. Very nice piece. Images […]

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Tortoise shell & silver trimmed carriage clock

Case in good shape. Approx. 5″ x 3.25″ Images Click on thumbnails to see larger images:

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English 19thc T.Shell Bracket Shelf Clock 1811

Tortoise Shell Clock in great working condition,With bronze mounts. 9 3/8″ tall 7″ wide 4 1/2″ deep.Being RESOLD Due to NONPAYMENT.Dated 1811 Condition report Good, minor expected age cracks in tortoise shell, all is there and in tact. Images Click on thumbnails to see larger images:

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French Tortoise Shell Mantel Clock, Tiffany & Co.

French Tortoise Shell Mantel Clock, Tiffany & Co.late 19th century, brass time and strike movement marked “Tiffany & Compy” and “4988 / 69” in circle below, brass dial with inset porcelain hours and plate reading “Tiffany & Co. N.Y.,” case with red-dyed tortoise shell veneer, glass front and sides, applied gilt metal embellishments throughout. Included […]

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FRENCH WALL CLOCK WITH ABALONE SHELL IN

FRENCH WALL CLOCK WITH ABALONE SHELL INLAY. Scalloped and molded frame is black with brown grained decoration. White enamel face has applied brass Roman numerals. Interior wooden surround has shell inlaid stars and panels. Includes pendulum and key. 24 3/4″ x 19″ Images Click on thumbnails to see larger images:

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