Lot #723 - A good N.Z. colonial carved kauri long case clock
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Auction House:Cordy's
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Sale Name:September 2016 Art & Antique Auction
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Sale Date:13 Sep 2016 ~ 9.30am (NZ time) (Lots 1 - 465)
13 Sep 2016 ~ 5pm (NZ time) (Lots 470 - 790) -
Lot #:723
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Lot Description:A good N.Z. colonial carved kauri long case clock
the pediment as a winged cherub mask above the circular dial with cut brass applied Roman numerals and Art Nouveau copper hands, framed by a fruiting vine and scroll relief detail, above an open section housing the large brass pendulum, columns flanking, the base with further conforming floral, urn and scroll detail, two weights suspended, the movement striking on four various arms. Height 2100. -
Provenance:Family provenance: This clock was carved by a Fencible.
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Notes:The Royal N.Z. Fencible Corps were retired soldiers from Britain and Ireland who enlisted as a military reserve to act as a 'Defence Force' for the protection of early settlers in the fledgling town of Auckland.
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Estimate:NZ$1,250 - 1,250
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Realised Price:
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Category:Clocks & Watches
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