Center Stage: The Laura Pels Collection | Act II: Furniture and Decorative Arts

In overall fine and stable condition. Appears to retain a fairly even finish and patina, though slightly faded in color and a later refinished surface. Retains a case key. Scuffs, marks and scratches consistent with age and use. Takes a wind and runs, but we cannot guarantee it will arrive in working condition nor its accuracy or duration. Lacking the winding key. There is an old repaired crack to the upper hinge of the trunk door. Age cracks visible in areas, but none that cause concern for structural integrity. The weights and pendulum are likely original though there may be early repairs to the feather. Craquelure to the painted face with areas of flaked loss visible and some associated areas of inpainting. It appears as if the saddle board and the case may be original to one another, though it could be an early replacement.

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