Charles R Sligh Marquis limited Edition Grandfather Clock
Sligh Marquis Limited Edition Grandfather Clock Model #217. North American Cherry cabinetry with crotch mahogany inlays, crystal-cut hand crafted glass, brass movement hand-assembled in Black Forest region of West Germany, triple rod chime, solid Brass gold accented dial. Finished back of clock (not rough). Marquis Model 217.
27&1/8W. X. 16&3/8D. X 89&3/4H
Auction House
Yes
Hi Dana,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A vintage Colonial Revival style inlaid mahogany and cherry tall case clock
limited edition, made by Charles R. Sligh, Grand Rapids, Mich., mid-late 20th Century
Marquis model #217, with German made brass works
Broken swan's neck scrolled pediment flanked by and centering three urn finials, the tombstone-shaped glass door opening to cobalt moon-phase and brass dial with Arabic chapter rings, the waisted case with engaged reeded quarter columns centering a glass door opening to brass lyre-form pendulum, weights and chains, on a stepped box base. Stylized foliate inlay throughout.
89-3/4 inches high, 27-1/8 inches wide, 16-3/8 inches deep
CONDITION: appears to be in generally good condition; value assumes no breaks, repairs or losses, and that this is in working condition.
PROVENANCE: acquired at auction
$1,000-1,700*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia
