The wood on this piece is in perfect condition with damage. The clock appears to be complete. I just got this and it doesn't fit where I want it to go so regrettably I have to sell it. I'm not sure if the clock works since I've literally had this less than 24 hrs. It's amazing! It's mission style from 1880 to 1910. Â It's measures 80" tall at the top of the clock, 58" wide and the opening for the fire place is 41.5" by 41.5". It's 10.5" deep. Â It's solid oak but not unmanageable. My husband and I brought it in our house ourselves. Â The truly unique thing about this piece is that I believe it came out of a monastery, most likely catholic. There are two small crosses as seen in the photos and two characters carved into the oak. Both are of a priest possibly sitting and drinks by from a stein and smoking a cigar. The numerals on the clock ck face are also hand carved. I'm not a religious person nor did I intend to use this as a mantel. I was going to put a book shelf in the fireplace cutout. It has a lot of shelf space for picture, knock knacks or candles. Let me know if your interested!
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American Furniture
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Re: Mission Mantel - From a Catholic Monistery
I'm trying to determine if the pieces worth hanging ontoÂ