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A Swiss carved linden wood tall case clock
A Swiss carved linden wood tall case clock
Item Details
Description
Circa 1923, likely carved in Brienz
Movement signed: Schlenker & Kienzle; case with postcard reading: Kunstmobelfabrik un ausstellung Interlocken; pediment signed: H. Spring Interlocken 1923
The square silvered dial enclosed in an elaborate case surmounted by a figural pediment of William Tell and his son after the "Tell Monument" by Richard Kissling (1848-1919 Swiss) over a columned case carved with vining plants over a base carved with the "Lion of Lucurne" designed by Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770-1844 Danish) over the motto "Helvetiorum Fidei Ac Virtuti [To the loyalty and bravery of the Swiss]", the case further carved with the Swiss flag and Uri Canton flag
109.75" H x 23.25" W x 13.25" D
Provenance: The Estate of Harry J. O'Connor III.
Condition
Overall good condition with scattered nicks, scuffs, and minor losses to carving commensurate with age. Moran's does not guarantee working condition of clocks and watches.
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A Swiss carved linden wood tall case clock

Estimate $5,000 - $8,000
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Starting Price $2,500
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