Hi Jonathan,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

L&K stands for Lorenz Furtwängler Söhne, Lenzkirch & Kienzle and is the mark used on German-made gongs around 1890-1910.

The painted figures on this shelf clock are indicative of Northern European manufacture and add considerably to the charm of this clock, which - based on comparable examples - would likely sell at auction for between $75 and $125.

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

An antique hand-painted Northern European walnut shelf clock
with German works, circa 1900
Of square section, with flat top the case fitted with a hinged door painted with figures and a dog and fitted with a glass oculus, opening to a brass dial with Arabic chapter rings, bearing a brass plaque marked "L&K", over a pointed back with painted figures.
Height: 20 inches: width: 7 inches; depth: 7 inches
CONDITION: This appears to be in good cosmetic condition; value assumes it is in working condition.
PROVENANCE: Inherited
$75-125*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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~ Delia