Chinese Export Yu Chang Carved Hardwood Shelf Clock On Stand

Lot description

Chinese Export carved hardwood mantel or shelf clock, Yu Chang Watch and Clock Company, early 20th c., having rectangular case, possibly rosewood, glazed sliding door revealing gilt-metal frame, depicting crossed Five Colored Flags of the Republic of China, among foliate scrollwork and bat motifs, encasing white dial with Roman numeral hour markers, double-fusee verge escapement, movement and dial frame marked Yu Chang, additional incised Chinese script to dial frame at verso, on rotating two-part stand with pierced scrollwork and Shou (Longevity) motifs, lower stand rising on cabriole legs and bun feet, observed operating, runs fast, starts and stops, would likely benefit from a professional adjustment and cleaning, retaining Fendley's Antique Clocks, Irving, Texas adhesive service label dated 1986, clock case: approx 13"h, 11"w, 5 1/8"d, overall on stand: approx 23.5"h, 13"w, 10"d, 21lbs total Provenance: the Horseshoe Bay estate of Dr. John J. Sheehan