Jade Clock
Created by artisans at a jade shop in Anchorage AK, ca. 1983.. One-off created for Dale's parents' 50th wedding anniversary. Gold dots on clock face at 1-12 numeral locations. "F", "50", and "L" rendered in gold across bottom, for Freida and Lyle. Clock in working order. Weight 4 lbs 3 oz.
Overall size length x depth x height: 7-5/8" x 3-1/2" x 10". Jade face thickness: 3-16". Base is a tapered rectangular jade piece, length x depth x height: 6-3/4" x 3-1/4" x 1/2" to 1-1/2" thick.
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Hi Dale and Laney,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A vintage hand-carved 50th Wedding Anniversary jade clock
made in 1983 in Anchorage, Alaska
with battery-powered clock, abstract face, inset with the number "50" and the initials "L" and "F" for Frieda and Lyle.
10 by 7-5/8 inches, with a 3-1/2 inch stand
CONDITION: appears to be in good condition
PROVENANCE: inherited from original owner, who received it as a gift
$500-700*
*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
