Early 20th century, painted metal face with glass cover, eglomise waist panel and lower door featuring Mount Vernon, gilt metal eagle finial and lower acorn drop, appears unmarked.

41 x 10 x 4 in.

From the Estate of the late Owen Russel Best Jr., of Charlottesville, Virginia An electrical engineer by profession, Owen Best's long-time passion for and knowledge of horses, horse drawn carriages, and antiques led to his position of Curatorial Services and as Director of the Carriage Museum at Morven Estate, Charlottesvile, Virginia. John Kluge, the owner of the museum and estate, expressed indebtedness to Owen’s expertise, his commitment to the development of the Carriage Museum and his attention to the many details associated with it.

Toning to face; enhancement to eglomise panels and with some flaking to lower door; gilding loss to drops. Please See Terms and Conditions of Sale: Clocks and Watches.