Fine Furniture and Decorative Arts

The case with several large repaired age cracks and faded areas. The "skirt" on the bottom of the base is detached but present. Minor chips, discolorations, scratches and veneer repairs throughout, consistent with age. Finials have been re-gilded in the late 20th century and are probably replacements themselves. Clock winds, runs and strikes, but does not strike all the bells properly or play its melody as it should. Each bell is struck by a hammer with two heads; one hammer is missing one of its heads. Suspension wires are newer. Musical cylinder function apparently not working. Not reviewed by a clock specialist and not tested for duration or accuracy. Works appear original (no modifications are visible to the "shoulder" of the case when the hood is removed).

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