L&JG Stickley Grandfather Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
c1910
This grandfather clock is attributed to L&JG Stickley and dated to circa 1910. The timepiece is housed in a tall, wooden case measuring 80 inches in height, 25.5 inches in width, and 14.75 inches in depth.
The central section of the case features a glazed door, allowing visibility of the internal components, including brass-toned cylindrical weights and a circular pendulum bob suspended by chains. The clock dial is situated in the upper portion of the case. The item is currently unsigned. The auction description reports that the clock retains its original finish. The object is being catalogued based on the information provided by the auction house listing, which identifies it as an L&JG Stickley production.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- c1910
- Type
- Grandfather clock
- Depth
- 14.75 inches
- Maker
- L&JG Stickley
- Width
- 25.5 inches
- Condition
- Excellent original finish
- Signature
- Unsigned
- Maker / attribution
- L&JG Stickley
Design
- Visible features
- • Case features a rectangular glass panel door • Circular pendulum bob and two cylindrical weights are visible • The clock dial has numerals one through twelve • The wooden case has a flared top cornice
- Dial and Internal Components
- The clock face is positioned behind a dedicated section in the upper half of the case. It contains a standard dial with numerals ranging from 1 to 12. The hands are centrally mounted. Behind the glass door, the interior contains two cylindrical weights suspended by chains and a single circular pendulum bob. The source notes that the clock is unsigned, though it is categorized as an L&JG Stickley piece based on the documentation provided.
- Documentation and Attribution
- The object is identified in the auction record as an L&JG Stickley grandfather clock dated to circa 1910. Although the item is explicitly noted as unsigned, the auction description classifies it as an example of this maker's work. No further provenance or history regarding prior ownership or specific model designation is provided in the documentation. The item was offered at auction by California Historical Design, Inc. in December 2024. All details regarding the physical state and attribution are based strictly on the provided auction lot description.
- Case Construction and Dimensions
- The grandfather clock is constructed with an 80-inch tall wooden case. Its width is 25.5 inches, while the depth is 14.75 inches, with a specialized internal clock case dimension measuring 20 inches in width and 12 inches in depth. The design features a flared cornice at the top and a central glazed door that provides a view into the lower and middle sections of the clock interior. The visibility provided by the glazed door allows for the observation of the functional elements, specifically the chains, weights, and pendulum. The source reports that the piece retains an excellent original finish.
Identification
- Lot Number
- 526
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The source states the clock is unsigned, creating uncertainty regarding its origin
- Research required: The internal movement mechanism is not described or visible in the photographs