Large architectural fretwork clock case, late 19th/early 20th century, carved wood 99cm

£750.00

Impressive hand-cut wooden fretwork clock case modelled as a cathedral/chalet facade with spires, balconies and pierced tracery. Probably late 19th to early 20th century, in the Gothic Revival/Black Forest folk-art tradition. Possibly American. Approx. 99cm high x 48cm wide x 26cm deep. Circular dial recess c.10.5cm diameter. Good overall with age wear and several losses to the fretwork etc. A striking decorative centrepiece or a candidate for displaying a treasure in the clock window.

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Description

A large and highly decorative architectural clock case in hand-carved wood, likely late 19th to early 20th century. The case is built as a multi-tiered facade with pierced tracery, arcaded galleries and steep gables, surmounted by four slender spires. Details include chip-carved rope mouldings around the base, miniature stairs and balustrades, lantern-like side finials and intricate foliate panels; some spires retain small metal bells. The circular dial aperture is approximately 10.5cm in diameter; no movement, dial or glass is present.
Would make a great window for displaying a small work of art or your personal treasure!
Dimensions: about 99cm high, 48cm wide and 26cm deep.
Condition: presents well for display but, as expected with complex fretwork of this age, there are several losses and small chips to the openwork and finials.

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Dimensions 26 × 48 × 100 cm