A Louis Philippe Verde Antico Marble, Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Mantel Clock

An Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Mantel Clock
19th Century
the case flanked by the figure of Apollo on one side and a telescope on the other, the base with a cast classical frieze titled Immortalite; the movement marked TN.
Height 23 5/8 x width 16 1/8 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.

Photos courtesy of Andrew Miller and The Baines Group, Jameson | Sotheby's International Realty.

An Empire Gilt Bronze and Marble Figural Mantel Clock

An Empire Gilt Bronze and Marble Figural Mantel Clock
Circa 1815
depicting The Reader after a model by Jean-Andre Reiche (French, 1752-1817); the dial signed B.mi Perrin a  Paris.
Height 12 1/2 x width 11 1/2 x depth 5 1/2 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.

Photos courtesy of Andrew Miller and The Baines Group, Jameson | Sotheby's International Realty.

A Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Malachite Veneered Mantel Clock

Estimate:

[restrict paid=ture]$800 – $1,200[/restrict]

Auctioneer:

[restrict paid=ture]Hindman[/restrict]

Sold Price:

[restrict paid=ture]$1,300[/restrict]

Sold Date:

[restrict paid=ture]Oct 18, 2022[/restrict]

A Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Malachite Veneered Mantel Clock
Circa 1880
the movement stamped C. DETOUCHE/ 228 R. St. MARTIN 250/ 21282/ BREVETE.
Height 16 x width 11 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.

Photos courtesy of Andrew Miller and The Baines Group, Jameson | Sotheby's International Realty.

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

A Louis Philippe Bronze and Sienna Marble Mantel Clock

Estimate:

[restrict paid=ture]$1,000 – $1,500[/restrict]

Auctioneer:

[restrict paid=ture]Hindman[/restrict]

Sold Price:

[restrict paid=ture]$500[/restrict]

Sold Date:

[restrict paid=ture]Oct 18, 2022[/restrict]

A Louis Philippe Bronze and Sienna Marble Mantel Clock
Circa 1830-1840
Height 23 1/4 x width 11 1/8 x depth 7 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.

Photos courtesy of Andrew Miller and The Baines Group, Jameson | Sotheby's International Realty.