St. Louis Summer Auction

The case shows considerable surface dust and grime. There are two visible cracks to carved branch details along front roof line. Something appears to have broken off the lower nest within the center. There is visible wear and remnants of adhesive on the right side of the case. Clock takes a wind. The hands need to be readjusted so that the chimes function at appropriate time. Works are most likely in good working condition, though possibly missing a weight from the pendulum and unsure of accuracy and duration of movement. Bird comes out and retracts without issue, but does show surface wear. The carved pendulum appears to have broken and is missing a small piece at top. Clock is missing a bell.

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