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American Gothic Style Mantel Clock Writing Desk

This sensational piece hails from the 19th century and is an impressive example of craftsmanship from the era. The unusual design features a gothic-style mantel clock combined with a writing station.  An extravagant piece and elaborately detailed throughout. Overall the case is crafted in exotic burled maple accented with ebony trim and supported on a plinth base. The sloped top of the writing desk is embellished with a beautiful display of marquetry inlays.

The clock portion of the case is appointed with a central spire atop and flanked by turned finials on plinths. Beneath each finial is a storage cabinet above a cubby and two drawers at the center. The desk portion opens to reveal a leather gilt-tooled writing surface. The upper portion of the hinged writing surface folds back to access a sectioned organizer for stationery supplies, which at the time would have included items such as inkwells, pens and nibs, sealing wax, etc.

An 8-day mechanical movement powers the clock and marks the hour and half-hour with a pleasant gong strike, while the time displays on Roman numerals with gothic hands. The timepiece bears a full restoration and a one-year warranty.

This beautiful tabletop piece is an impressive decorative and wonderfully practical.

27″H x 14 1/2″W x 14 1/2″D

Circa 1885

SOLD

SKU: RJ SKIN203 $2,250
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  • American
  • Gothic Style
  • Combination Mantel Clock and Writing Desk
  • Burl Maple
  • Marquetry Inlays
  • 8-Day Mechanical Movement
  • Tuned Gong Strike at the Hour and Half-hour
  • Restored, One-year Warranty
  • 27″H x 14 1/2″W x 14 1/2″D
  • Circa 1885