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Rare 17th Century Antique Figural Griffon Carved Oak Brass Lantern Clock 58"

$7,500
$10,00025% Off
£5,684.13
£7,578.8425% Off
€6,519.22
€8,692.3025% Off
CA$10,478.92
CA$13,971.9025% Off
A$11,431.94
A$15,242.5825% Off
CHF 6,063.27
CHF 8,084.3625% Off
MX$137,729.08
MX$183,638.7725% Off
NOK 76,954.64
NOK 102,606.1925% Off
SEK 70,454.06
SEK 93,938.7525% Off
DKK 48,688.85
DKK 64,918.4625% Off

About the Item

An exceptional hanging lantern clock from the 17th Century. The clock is housed within a hooded glass case with Grecian style carved columns, gadrooning and acanthus scrolled accents. Features a brass face with Roman Numerals, brass hands and a pierced brass pediment with inward facing cherubs, a rooster and central figure. The works are not marked, but appear to be English. The time piece and case rest on a one of a kind life like figural hand carved oak corbel pedestal centererd by a high relief Bird / Griffon. The chains and pendulum are concealed inside of the animal and can be seen below. Case backing is is bordered by scrolling acanthus leaves. Hangs along the back via a large Iron hook. Dimensions: 18 x 12 x 44; pendulum extends to 58"
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 44 in (111.76 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 12 in (30.48 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    17th Century
  • Condition:
    Repaired: past repairs / bracing to backing. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Structurally solid, working, some past repairs / braces to backing, chips / edgewear to carving.
  • Seller Location:
    Dayton, OH
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 408011stDibs: LU5343240161072

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