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Edward I. Farmer Breathtaking 1920's American Asian Style Chinoiserie Clock

Winning Bid $7,879.00
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Location: BRG-Greenwich

Item #: 228258
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Item Description

Sterling silver and jade clock. This breathtaking 1920's American Asian style Chinoiserie clock is by Edward I. Farmer, the renowned early 20th century antiques dealer and Chinese jade importer*. This magnificent clock is made from spinach green carved jade and features two carved parrots, on a pierced jade base, which support a round, carved Moghul style jade clock face. The Moghul style carving elegantly depicts a scrolling foliate motif in low reserve. The face of the clock itself is an engraved, silvered color, with green Asian inspired numerals and finished by ornate hands. Bordering the face is a silver foliate and flower border.
The clock is finished by a hand carved, floral and foliate gilt wooden base.
*Mr. Farmer imported antique Chinese materials, and incorporated them into objects d'art for the American market.
Marks: Edward I. Farmer, NY, sterling
Dimensions: 18" high x 11" wide at the base; clock face alone is 5 3/4" diameter
Condition: Dial discolored, hairline cracks to areas including the clock face. Where the gilt mounts are there can be seen two hairline cracks to one side which have been repaired but should be noted. There are old glued spots, possible repairs, tarnish; The circular clock face over the birds heads is loose and could be secured.
Condition of the clock movement is unknown

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