A German tall clock with Symphonion 13 5/8 inch disc music box and Lenzkirch movement
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$3,000 – $4,000[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Schmitt Horan & Co.[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$9,500[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]Jun 12, 2022[/restrict]
Plato & Co., Berlin, an early 20th century tall clock with Symphonion 13 5/8 inch disc music box and Lenzkirch movement, the oak case on a molded bracket base with storage compartment, the door with applied turned ornaments and central fretted ornament with molded frame, the trunk containing the music box with duplex comb, the door with moldings enclosing a field with fretted ornament and split turning, and flanking pilasters with molded plinths, the top with various moldings and carved ornaments, and architectural clock case with molded base below a door with turned, fluted columns and fretted ornament, the top with projecting cornice, carved leaf and scroll finials, carved crest, and domed, shingled roof surmounted by a molded, domed plinth with turned finial, arabic numeral engraved brass dial with fancy steel hands, and 8 day, two train Lenzkirch movement striking on a gong, and activating the music box at the hour, serial #923889, with ten discs