#52 • Walnut Gingerbread Kitchen Clock

Part of Clocks, Instruments and Antiques Auction (timed auction by Linkous Auction Group)

High bid $26.00

Status: Sold

Gingerbread-style walnut kitchen clock featuring a scalloped, pierced crest topped with a carved fleur-de-lis finial, an octagonal glass door opening, and a base decorated with a stamped floral metal band along the front edge. The clock retains a refinished glass door tablet and frame that fits well to the clock. The top of the clock has multiple cracks that have been repaired and secured. Round brass bezel with paper dial and black Roman numerals with ornate black hands. Inside, the time-and-strike movement is visible with an ornate pierced brass pendulum bob suspended below, and the clock is accompanied by its winding key stamped "3.75-No.6." Condition is good with visible repairs and very nicely refinished. The keys both turn accordingly, has a working alarm bell and chimes on the hour and half hour. Dimensions: 14 3/4"W X 23 1/2"H