European Furniture & Decorative Arts, Including Property from Strawberry Hill

Appearing in overall good, stable, and ready to place condition. The gilt mounts with scattered instances of verdigris and oxidation. The glass "fountain ' elements appear intact. The proper left back corner of the glass fountain basin with a yellowed section from old adhesive residue and repair. The proper right front foot is slightly loose and would benefit from tightening. The hands of the clock can be manually advanced but the clock does not strike. The winding pin on the base can be wound, but the mechanism does not take a wind. There are two winding keys present. This clock has not been examined by an horologist for time keeping, duration, or accuracy. Additional images are available upon request.

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