John Hamilton, Glasgow, standing clock
03 July 2018
Description

wood - Mahogany? Standing clock over 100 years old. 2 pieces. Overall height 85" top 31"H x 21"W x 10 1/4" D base 78"h x 20"W x 9 1/2"D

Provenance

Owned by my father's grandfather. It was in their home in Chicago in the early 1900's. Not sure how long he had it or where he got it.

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Yes
Answered within about 19 hours
By Nora Curl
Jul 03, 19:45 UTC
Fair Market Value
$825 - $5,000 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

This is an antique, late 18th century, circa 1780, late Georgian, George III, mahogany tall case grandfather clock with clockworks by John Hamilton of Glasgow, Scotland. The tall case is done in flame mahogany with carved barley twist column motifs in what appears to be ebony wood. The clock face is done in brass and has the maker name John Hamilton, Glasgow engraved on it. The estimate is based on actual recent past recorded auction sales of comparables. Retail 'asking prices' can be higher and vary.

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