Lot 57: A Junghans Arched Mantel Clock with Pendulum and Key
Not sold
A mantel clock featuring an arched wooden case and a stepped, wavy-front plinth base. The circular dial is set within a brass bezel and protected by a glass lens, displaying large Arabic numerals and blued steel spade-and-pointer hands. Two winding apertures are present on the dial face. The mechanical spring-driven movement is housed within the rear of the case, featuring a circular gong chime and a pendulum suspension. The brass backplate of the movement is stamped with the name JUNGHANS and the numeric sequence 2053. The clock is accompanied by a detached pendulum bob and a brass T-bar winding key. No other maker’s marks, signatures, or labels are visible on the item.
Condition report:
The clock is in a non-functional state with the pendulum bob detached and resting at the base of the internal compartment (photo 2). The dial face exhibits significant patina, discolouration, and spotting throughout (photo 1). The wooden case shows surface wear, including light scratches and areas of finish loss, most notably along the edges of the arched top and the base (photo 1). The internal wooden housing shows some splintering around the movement mounting screws (photo 2). A winding key is supplied.
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