An English longcase clock by Jeremiah Standring of Bolton, Lancashire, ca. mid-late 18th Century. Approx 7' 11" tall. A Moon-phase dial inscribed Time flies, pursue it man for thy days are but a span. Bonnet top with three brass eagle embellishments. Half carved and fluted columns, carved front with squared base with canted corners. Two octagonal medallions with inlay of fruitwood in floral decoration. Fine inlay work of diamonds and squared corners. Some repair to cabinet and wear to feet. Lock mechanism does not work. Ex-collection: The Austin Company, Cleveland, Ohio. The Austin Company was founded in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1878 by Samuel Austin. The headquarters remain in Cleveland, Ohio. Austin operates through offices located in major U.S. cities and London.
10,000/20,000 Sold $11,500.00
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