Bidspirit auction | Rare Federal Eglomise and Parcel-Gilt

Rare Federal Eglomise and Parcel-Gilt Girandole Clock - Rare Federal Eglomise and Parcel-Gilt Girandole Clock Lemuel Curtis Roxbury, Massachusetts. White enameled dial marked ”L. Curtis Patent”. Lower panel depicts Perry's victory in the war of 1812. Interior stamped and inscribed April 18 1864 / Adjd By G.W. Babcock For / T.G. Daggett”, and faintly inscribed ”Feb 1876 / Mrs. Hoffin”. A similar example sold at Christie's in 2013, price realized at $578,500. For a related example see literature: Paul J. Foley, Willard's Patent Timepieces: A History of the Weight-Driven Banjo Clock 1800-1900, Massachusetts: Roxbury Village Publishing, 2002, Chapter 14 Provenance: Robert Blekicki Antiques, 1983; Collection of Laurence and Helen Alspaugh, Greensboro, North Carolina; Brunk Auctions, Asheville, NC, March 28, 2020, lot 1093; Property from a Private Collection Appx 45 x 13 x 4 1/2 in. (114.3 x 33 x 11.4 cm.) Condition: Condition reports are not provided in catalog descriptions. The absence of a condition report does not guarantee that the lot is in good condition or free from damage and wear. We encourage you to requisite a condition report and/or additional photos prior to bidding on any lot.  We also recommended asking for a shipping quote before bidding as well. CASH, CASHIER CHECK, MONEY ORDER, AND WIRE TRANSFER ARE ONLY METHODS OF PAYMENT ACCEPTED FOR JEWELRY.