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Lot 450: BENJAMIN MORRIS TALL CASE CLOCK

Est: $2,000 USD - $4,000 USDPassed
Converse AuctionsMalvern, PA, USOctober 04, 2019

Item Overview

Description

BENJAMIN MORRIS TALL CASE CLOCK:
Initials "WM" and the date "1799" carved on the seat board. 30 hour mechanism.
90" tall.

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Shipping:
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Auction Description:
Important East West Two Day Antique Auction

Day 1, October 3rd
Fine Chinese porcelain, cloisonné, censers and seals, jade jewelry and carvings, snuff bottles, chao zhu court necklaces, scholar’s items, and brush pots.

Sterling Silver, Mid Century Dansk,
Winblad, cryptomeria . Art Glass, Bohemian crystal including Moser and rare cut to clear cobalt peacock vase, European porcelain, Cartier tumblers, Vintage 14K & Sterling jewelry incl. Cecilia Tono Taxco. Native American basketry, pottery & weaving,

Day 2, October 4
Asian furniture, boxes, bronzes, stone sculptures, scrolls & paintings, kimonos, embroidery, and rugs.

Mid Century paintings incl. Knitch, variety of furniture incl. MCM, Hollywood Regency, Art Deco, Chippendale, Henredon, Georgian, linens and clocks from the estate of Laura Leggett Barnes, wife of Albert C. Barnes. Folk art, decoys, insulators, oriental rugs, and African art.

Artist or Maker

Condition Report

Repaired tip right rosette.
There are additional pictures of this item on our Dropbox site.
The mechanical condition of clocks and watches is not guaranteed, nor is the disclosure of any replaced or missing parts. When the term "running" is used it only means that the item was observed to tick for a short period of time and the essential parts appear to be with the item, but whether the items needs cleaning, oiling, adjustments etc. has not been explored.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email or by telephone. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Converse Auctions shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
High resolution images from this auction can be seen by visiting our Dropbox site for this auction.

Payment & Shipping

Payment

Accepted forms of payment: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Money Order / Cashiers Check, Personal Check, Visa, Wire Transfer

Shipping

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Auction Details

Important East West Antique Auction DAY 2

by
Converse Auctions
October 04, 2019, 10:00 AM EST

57 Lancaster Ave, Malvern, PA, 19355, US

Terms

Buyer's Premium

25.0%

Bidding Increments

From:To:Increment:
$0$59$10
$60$199$20
$200$499$25
$500$799$50
$800$2,499$100
$2,500$4,999$250
$5,000$9,999$500
$10,000$14,999$1,000
$15,000$24,999$2,500
$25,000+$5,000

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