Lone Jack, MO 64070
United States
Founded in 1985 by Dirk Soulis as a college student while working the ring at a Saturday night Antique Auction. Over the next thirteen years he exhibited at Antiques Shows in Kansas City, St. Louis, Chicago, Atlanta, New York and Brimfield, Massachusetts buying , selling, auctioning and learning. In...Read more
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Jul 8, 2016 - Jul 9, 2016
In two parts, the French Empire style mahogany long case clock on stand a time and strike movement fitted with 8-rod chime signed Westminster Harfen-Gong DRP (Deutsches Reich Patent) GB for Gustav Becker; with molded cornice fitted with double paneled door, the upper panel mounted with white enameled dial, Arabic hour chapter, three winding holes and engine-turned gilt bezel, ribbon wreath gilt-mounts applied to spandrels over glazed lower panel revealing the mask of Apollo pendulum, flanked by long plain pilasters with gilt Egyptian-head capitals; lower recessed portion with mounted gilt-metal crown of laurel and oak, animal leg supports with gilt winged lion's head capitals and terminating in paw-cast feet, the whole on conforming plinth base with rosette and palmette metal mounts and squashed bun feet. Height 84 inches by 24 wide and 16 deep. Provenance: The Joseph Candioto Trust. We ship in-house for all items with the exception of very large and or very fragile pieces and some international shipments.
Very good condition with the exception of the dial which has approximately 40 percent restored enamel in amateur repair. The case and all bronze elements in very good condition free from repair, losses or major restoration. The pendulum stick has been broken and poorly repaired.
We happily provide seamless, low-cost in-house shipping on nearly everything we sell. Jewelry only shipments to destinations in the U.S. will be $10 per box plus insurance. Multiple purchases can be combined and charged accordingly. Shipping and handling for other items in this auction will be charged the actual cost of the shipping with a $12-$16.50 handling fee per box plus insurance. Multiple purchases can be combined and charged accordingly. Items that require a wood crate or banding to a pallet for maximum safety will be charged accordingly. Large items, Furniture, International Shipments and items deemed excessively fragile by Dirk Soulis Auctions may require special handling by a third party shipper. In this instance, Dirk Soulis Auctions will coordinate with the buyer's chosen shipper and will endeavor to provide as much assistance as possible.