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Lot 3008

Chelsea Clock Co. and E.F. Caldwell & Co., A Fine and Rare Chinoiserie Gilt Bronze, Enamel, Rock Crystal, Agate and Lapis Lazuli Desk Clock

Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Movement by Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, case by E.F. Caldwell & Co, New York, circa 1920s, Chinese style architectural portico in gilt bronze, agate, and lapis lazuli, richly decorated in champlevé figural enamels, pediment surmounted by a seated carved rock crystal buddha, centering a rectangular enameled dual hinged door clock case, opening to an enameled dial with Chinese figure and landscape bordered in cream with Roman hour chapters; brass cylinder movement with platform escapement signed and numbered "CHELSEA CLOCK CO. / BOSTON, U.S.A. / 171647," back plate signed "E.F. Caldwell & Co. New York," with winding key signed "Chelsea."

12 1/2 x 8 x 5 in.

Collection of Sydney and Frances Lewis, Richmond, Virginia

For a similar example by Chelsea Clock Company, please see Christies Live Auction 3401 | Important Watches, 9 Dec 2014, Lot 42.

Crack to two pediment corners, upper column bosses with looseness; some light spotting to the gilt; clock movement running at time of examination. Please see Terms and Conditions of Sale: Clocks and Watches.