An American Mahogany Tall Case Clock case by stephen lee, circa 1770 the hood having a broken arch pediment centered with an urn form finial and carved shell and rocaille decoration, above a glazed door flanked by tapering columns and enclosing a brass dial with Roman numeral hours and Arabic numeral minutes, further set with seconds and date dials and signed Paul Rimbault London, the straight trunk flanked by fluted pilasters and raised on ogee bracket feet, having a musical movement striking on nine bells, playing "God Save the King" and other melodies. Height 96 1/8 x width 20 3/8 x depth 11 inches. Estimate $ 6,000-8,000 Note: Affixed to the interior of the trunk is a handwritten note that reads: John Hughes Esq./ Bo(?) of Downes by Lee/ June 4, 1770/ Musicall clock/ Rec'd at same time the above in full/ Stephen Lee./ Upon the back of the paper is written/ Stephen Lee/ for the clock. Clock accepts winding, runs and strikes but has not been tested for duration or accuracy nor been evaluated by a clock technician. Seat board appears to be original (see additional photos) and the London works are probably original to the case. Case with minor age cracks, surface scratches, scuffs and wear consistent with age. Trunk door with more significant age cracks and older repairs to the cracks. With weights and crank. Additional photos available upon request.
An American Mahogany Tall Case Clock case by stephen lee, circa 1770 the hood having a broken arch pediment centered with an urn form finial and carved shell and rocaille decoration, above a glazed door flanked by tapering columns and enclosing a brass dial with Roman numeral hours and Arabic numeral minutes, further set with seconds and date dials and signed Paul Rimbault London, the straight trunk flanked by fluted pilasters and raised on ogee bracket feet, having a musical movement striking on nine bells, playing "God Save the King" and other melodies. Height 96 1/8 x width 20 3/8 x depth 11 inches. Estimate $ 6,000-8,000 Note: Affixed to the interior of the trunk is a handwritten note that reads: John Hughes Esq./ Bo(?) of Downes by Lee/ June 4, 1770/ Musicall clock/ Rec'd at same time the above in full/ Stephen Lee./ Upon the back of the paper is written/ Stephen Lee/ for the clock. Clock accepts winding, runs and strikes but has not been tested for duration or accuracy nor been evaluated by a clock technician. Seat board appears to be original (see additional photos) and the London works are probably original to the case. Case with minor age cracks, surface scratches, scuffs and wear consistent with age. Trunk door with more significant age cracks and older repairs to the cracks. With weights and crank. Additional photos available upon request.
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