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A Louis Philippe Verde Antico Marble, Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Mantel Clock
Circa 1840
Height 24 1/2 x width 11 3/4 x depth 6 1/4 inches.
Property from the Estate of Michael L. Wilkie, Chicago, Illinois
Michael L. Wilkie (1941-2021) was the owner of one of the most renowned penthouses in both Chicago and the nation. Recently offered for sale for the first time in nearly fifty years, the penthouse occupies the entire top floor and roof terrace of 1500 Lake Shore Drive, which was built in 1927 by celebrated architect Rosario Candela.Wilkie, who grew up in Long Grove, Illinois as well as Montecito, California, played a critical role in expanding his family business, the DoALL Company, which came to include over 70 companies around the globe. His father, Leighton A. Wilkie, founded DoALL and invented the metal-cutting bandsaw, one of the most widely used tools in manufacturing today. Michael Wilkie worked for and ran the business for 60 years.
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A French Patinated Bronze and Sienna Marble Mantel Clock by Honore Pons
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$3,000 – $5,000[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Hindman[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$1,500[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]Oct 18, 2022[/restrict]
A French Patinated Bronze and Sienna Marble Mantel Clock by Honore Pons
Circa 1830
with an oversized 15-day silk suspension movement stamped M.J 207.
Height 26 1/2 x width 20 3/8 x depth 6 3/4 inches.
Property from the Estate of Michael L. Wilkie, Chicago, Illinois
Provenance:
Sotheby's, New York, 19th Century Furniture, 19 September 1987, Lot 107
Michael L. Wilkie (1941-2021) was the owner of one of the most renowned penthouses in both Chicago and the nation. Recently offered for sale for the first time in nearly fifty years, the penthouse occupies the entire top floor and roof terrace of 1500 Lake Shore Drive, which was built in 1927 by celebrated architect Rosario Candela.Wilkie, who grew up in Long Grove, Illinois as well as Montecito, California, played a critical role in expanding his family business, the DoALL Company, which came to include over 70 companies around the globe. His father, Leighton A. Wilkie, founded DoALL and invented the metal-cutting bandsaw, one of the most widely used tools in manufacturing today. Michael Wilkie worked for and ran the business for 60 years.
Photos courtesy of Andrew Miller and The Baines Group, Jameson | Sotheby's International Realty.
Louis Philippe Gilt Bronze Equestrian Mantel Clock
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$1,200 – $1,800[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Roland NY[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$700[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]Nov 06, 2021[/restrict]
Louis Philippe gilt bronze equestrian mantel clock, the horse above the case with scrolling details, the dial with two wind holes. 19th century. [18" H x 10 1/2" W x 4 1/2" D]. Wear and losses to patination; some stains and residue.
Louis Philippe Gilt Bronze Equestrian Mantel Clock
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$1,500 – $2,000[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Roland NY[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$950[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]Nov 06, 2021[/restrict]
Louis Philippe gilt bronze equestrian mantel clock, the horse above the case with scrolling details, the dial with two wind holes. 19th century. [16" H x 11" W x 4 1/2" D]. Rubbing and wear to patination.
A Louis Philippe Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$1,000 – $2,000[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Hindman[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$500[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture][/restrict]
A Louis Philippe Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock
Circa 1830
surmounted by a seated woman and a young girl.
Height 18 x width 19 x depth 8 inches.
Property from the Estate of Jules and Gwen Knapp, Glencoe, Illinois