Chinese Spinach Jade Clock By Edward Farmer - Oct 15, 2023 | Topwells In Ny
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Chinese Spinach Jade Clock by Edward Farmer
Chinese Spinach Jade Clock by Edward Farmer
Item Details
Description
This breathtaking 1910-20's American Chinese 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 including 2 finely carved chimeras of which used to be a Chinese jade washer from Qianlong to Jiaqing period. 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 base. Mr. Farmer imported antique Chinese materials, and incorporated them into objects d'art for the American market.Dimensions: 18 1/2 inches high x 11 1/2 inches wide at the base; clock face alone is 7 1/2 inches diameter
Condition
In excellent condition, but the clock needs repair to function. Topwells attempts to catalog every lot correctly and will attempt to point out any defects, but will not be responsible or liable for the correctness of the catalog or other descriptions of the lot. We encourage you to thoroughly examine the property before bidding. Any of the following conditions of sale may be amended, waived, or modified in the sole discretion of Topwells.
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Chinese Spinach Jade Clock by Edward Farmer

Estimate $40,000 - $60,000
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Starting Price $3,000
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