Black Forest Figural Carved Wall Clock

Black Forest Figural Carved Wall Clock

Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$800 – $1,200[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]$2,750[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Nov 22, 2014[/restrict]

Black Forest Figural Carved Wall Clock. 8 in. carved wood dial with black highlights Roman hour numerals, leafy center and pierced brass hands; round brass spring driven movement signed “Gott. Leuenberger/ Interlaken” with an half hour strike on a bell. In a black forest walnut carved case with wood paneled board back having and oak branch border, deer’s head crest, standing figural putti fisherman on either side of the dial, one holding a spear and the other a shovel with fishing nets wrapped over their shoulders, below is a basket with carved oars, sails, hanging fish and a cutting board. Case is signed on the back “Sesti & Brugger, Interlaken”, in beautiful condition with no repairs or losses, nice medium-light brown original finish. 32 in. high x 24 in. wide x 5 in. deep.