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Important Monumental Carved Oak Tall Case Clock

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Important Monumental Carved Oak Tall Case Clock
ca. 1900, the case attributed to the Tobey Furniture Co., Chicago, Illinois, the elaborate crest centered by a carved shield-form cartouche, flanked by winged griffins, the arched hood with carved figures of Father Time at the front corners, the mid-case with a central beveled glass door headed by a cherubic bust, the corner columns depicting female figures, the bombe base with a central relief-carved roundel of a Viking ship, the lower corners with dramatic seated griffins, with a triple-train nine-tube movement featuring Westminster Chimes and Chimes on Eight Bells, the face signed and retailed by Tiffany & Co., New York, the tubes marked "Walter H. Durfee, Providence, Rhode Island".
h. 112", w. 26-1/2", d. 17"

Provenance: The Van Benthuysen-Elms Mansion, St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, Louisiana; Purchased by Mrs. Josephine Carra Grieshaber, New Orleans, September 22, 1943, for $550; by descent to the present owner.

Note: A copy of the receipt available to purchaser.

Condition

**In fine condition. No signs of damage or repairs. There is flaking to the painted moon dial. Tarnish and loss to the silvering on the face. The clock was fully serviced in 2009. Receipt available to purchaser. The back of the pendulum is stamped "81". The tubes are marked "Walter H. Durfee & Co. Prov. RI. Pat. Nov.8.87. Sep.8.88. Nov.1.92 Oct.6.96". Please see additional images. New Orleans Auction Galleries is pleased to issue an opinion of any lot; the absence of a condition report does not indicate that a lot is in perfect condition or free from damage and/or wear. Please understand that New Orleans Auction Galleries employs no professional conservators. All statements in any condition report, or statements taken verbally, are purely our best opinions, and not blanket statements of fact issued by this auction house. Prospective buyers should examine each lot so as to satisfy themselves concerning condition, genuineness, importance, age, etc. Regardless of any statements made in writing or verbally, all lots are sold strictly "As Is" in accordance with section 2 of our Conditions of Sale. No returns will be accepted on the basis of condition.

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Important Monumental Carved Oak Tall Case Clock

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Estimate $50,000-$80,000Mar 29, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT

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